A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7275377 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61586075 epoch_slot_no: 69275 block_no: 7275200 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 18754 time: 2022-05-21 16:59:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93c14a26c67b95ea22460a1bada2d0324c44d2cf32a6fcc42bc327e7607d37d5Block Operator
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