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 7276545 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 61610399 epoch_slot_no: 93599 block_no: 7276368 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 87012 time: 2022-05-21 23:44:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf73b554df75d35b874ce9ba0a4a9eff1f57570352aed69e8c7b92195a52b8814Block Operator
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