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 7276128 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61601787 epoch_slot_no: 84987 block_no: 7275951 slot_leader_id: 7276128 size: 26305 time: 2022-05-21 21:21:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x562f9aec89a1da42c8f879e964d205988ed17b7a4f0d6a5961eec2e2bbc47607Block Operator
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