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 7278794 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61657108 epoch_slot_no: 140308 block_no: 7278617 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 88480 time: 2022-05-22 12:43:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54befdf30a66e76b0dddb89ac2fed46ae15df34622764bb1acd116a97a052fa6Block Operator
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