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 7278143 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 61643566 epoch_slot_no: 126766 block_no: 7277966 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 67924 time: 2022-05-22 08:57:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dbf2db6d836cad6cdec2f7e6e1fdb5572918cf3937678f7be907275bb5a7497Block Operator
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