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 7278279 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61646250 epoch_slot_no: 129450 block_no: 7278102 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 74790 time: 2022-05-22 09:42:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b127abfac64be4e7a0efeed6495c3eb6e2edee22baef6cd902c83d6bd132605Block Operator
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