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 7278853 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 61658202 epoch_slot_no: 141402 block_no: 7278676 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 88059 time: 2022-05-22 13:01:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b37e696849b37eb9a542bc9a41005bed1fa69cfa6ec7ac67db921a621eed2d9Block Operator
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