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 7278782 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61656852 epoch_slot_no: 140052 block_no: 7278605 slot_leader_id: 7131382 size: 83302 time: 2022-05-22 12:39:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb48c2747bf82a24a0d5f6b49657f19fc868093ec246487fc53a9278955cb3b46Block Operator
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