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 7279243 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61666176 epoch_slot_no: 149376 block_no: 7279066 slot_leader_id: 4569152 size: 82431 time: 2022-05-22 15:14:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4bb4938d0060fb17aaa2242c0642f93dd5d49078e26ec420b2af3382105012aBlock Operator
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