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 7278997 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61660959 epoch_slot_no: 144159 block_no: 7278820 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 79580 time: 2022-05-22 13:47:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x214a2dbaea5159143577989db88d6b66219e6cf63639d4c6c0c26b6ddb74dbd1Block Operator
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