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 7279894 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61679151 epoch_slot_no: 162351 block_no: 7279717 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 11700 time: 2022-05-22 18:50:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43c46732e8a05aa502486b3b53ea0fa3cf8a7c17001f4414eca7e3d2b52240dfBlock Operator
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