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 7279824 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 61677876 epoch_slot_no: 161076 block_no: 7279647 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 59249 time: 2022-05-22 18:29:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16483fa9776c3d892dd0318e82c1d2090452ea9c95ed6e00ecabccc6abf6bf1aBlock Operator
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