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 7276841 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61616894 epoch_slot_no: 100094 block_no: 7276664 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 65908 time: 2022-05-22 01:33:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408f8ff5a033a299ba857a992e3653d1df5a1f91c53fc6141a2ee849eae84512Block Operator
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