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 7279611 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61673766 epoch_slot_no: 156966 block_no: 7279434 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 88848 time: 2022-05-22 17:20:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x707db3ac9a6dc07a4b7a26d6548be854db88b027a4684a2a61b0502b60b92c5cBlock Operator
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