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 7279283 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 61666968 epoch_slot_no: 150168 block_no: 7279106 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 73483 time: 2022-05-22 15:27:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x110dbbf8103b787e86296e4c94e3d45cd09ae64f00fbe2d392eaa8caf3e6dca7Block Operator
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