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 7276183 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61603089 epoch_slot_no: 86289 block_no: 7276006 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 31451 time: 2022-05-21 21:43:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f855292446f03bc8dcf539fda8084be783a2e8a44fd3f0c5a944e0635e79de6Block Operator
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