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 7278693 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 139 slot_no: 61654716 epoch_slot_no: 137916 block_no: 7278516 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 88253 time: 2022-05-22 12:03:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbb0b7499432ee659381365449332ba40ca487315253fdd4dc94355259a7f9d8Block Operator
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