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 7279882 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 61678900 epoch_slot_no: 162100 block_no: 7279705 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 54565 time: 2022-05-22 18:46:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa40923f2c18fd0a0c705c08c360b33e78dd2b93491cb08a5c2348d53ec4a0799Block Operator
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