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 7278856 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 61658233 epoch_slot_no: 141433 block_no: 7278679 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 71281 time: 2022-05-22 13:02:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc70f02d2b49e9dfa4196b84fbe3893123a09f744b28deee022c454c479c036Block Operator
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