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 7279778 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61676983 epoch_slot_no: 160183 block_no: 7279601 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 83761 time: 2022-05-22 18:14:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29e46117326abede383df073774ce60cfa08e4f93a49cb04ee728659fec698a0Block Operator
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