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 7276055 Details
Epoch: 340Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 61600346
epoch_slot_no: 83546
block_no: 7275878
slot_leader_id: 5155461
size: 83249
time: 2022-05-21 20:57:17
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcf55ca0ae50a9ab4d6465b494152bcb80539f8d141188fa0250add7c23757f08
Block Operator
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