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 7279726 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61675698 epoch_slot_no: 158898 block_no: 7279549 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 69429 time: 2022-05-22 17:53:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78581579be2aa233ac31aa353a86482f59d6d3fe049dfc5e49cf5af0d9aedbfaBlock Operator
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