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 7277510 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 61630467 epoch_slot_no: 113667 block_no: 7277333 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 85301 time: 2022-05-22 05:19:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99e672f0ea4243fb1d05d355f2fadf05a0ec1741a74a248c0c67f3979fab47ffBlock Operator
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