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 7278553 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 61651795 epoch_slot_no: 134995 block_no: 7278376 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 88051 time: 2022-05-22 11:14:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa52eecc1a61e05e60b3ff1d548445d28e64fa2741449619ac69edafb459b9dabBlock Operator
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