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 7277957 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61639414 epoch_slot_no: 122614 block_no: 7277780 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 80110 time: 2022-05-22 07:48:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc11319558287635cb2098935183762499351a58b14cb6fa2c42f22c4c7a22280Block Operator
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