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 7276083 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 61601052 epoch_slot_no: 84252 block_no: 7275906 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 83633 time: 2022-05-21 21:09:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x823152993ccae92c405481398a1ee268120db8c0ac7acdf0bbc6e5001679a36fBlock Operator
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