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 7279609 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61673716 epoch_slot_no: 156916 block_no: 7279432 slot_leader_id: 5451981 size: 88898 time: 2022-05-22 17:20:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13747db13cfd61821ef3c77b2866809029e8a7213a7bcc96aff2d417daeea7b0Block Operator
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