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 7279886 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61678980 epoch_slot_no: 162180 block_no: 7279709 slot_leader_id: 7179578 size: 76821 time: 2022-05-22 18:47:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb862ed3e6316ef65e4fffa3cd2e581d899d0c5a13e04a08770d429f51e626edBlock Operator
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