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 7279864 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61678489 epoch_slot_no: 161689 block_no: 7279687 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 74102 time: 2022-05-22 18:39:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x085eed5edb3dc04307b2e1ab404abea8c64046c0f7b474e8f426397977c70f44Block Operator
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