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 7278537 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 61651409 epoch_slot_no: 134609 block_no: 7278360 slot_leader_id: 5746332 size: 53245 time: 2022-05-22 11:08:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1ed9fa8102cfad9a7c4efdd5d514d36fb2016f73299169b0ef8b46164e44cdbBlock Operator
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