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 7276743 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 61614553 epoch_slot_no: 97753 block_no: 7276566 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 85500 time: 2022-05-22 00:54:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3978b21ee23d695108550a4008dbdb3dc507d81c0d5c6ba31880d87991df8a9Block Operator
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