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 7278793 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61657075 epoch_slot_no: 140275 block_no: 7278616 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 86623 time: 2022-05-22 12:42:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d33860709c37fd9babfa25babe0f54dfb1b88121b6e10027dc5b22141ba96caBlock Operator
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