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 7279687 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 61675106 epoch_slot_no: 158306 block_no: 7279510 slot_leader_id: 7251536 size: 2863 time: 2022-05-22 17:43:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ed1af749a29fa86162c6b7ebfe5182d97d7ff0f73fb7e7c694e6032f78047b6Block Operator
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