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 7279672 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61674833 epoch_slot_no: 158033 block_no: 7279495 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 85347 time: 2022-05-22 17:38:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08e3519676736bd1f012a1f2bb075ccec1a69c3b8bcedbee77b256b4556175d6Block Operator
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