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 7278405 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 61648724 epoch_slot_no: 131924 block_no: 7278228 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 72708 time: 2022-05-22 10:23:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x129573706bd787333fb2135f3395ea86f075fb69fd608a21dde4428e7c1172d5Block Operator
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