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 7280026 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 61681686 epoch_slot_no: 164886 block_no: 7279849 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 74192 time: 2022-05-22 19:32:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eea0736d80f97cdd9f09b0af0e77c43edca4f35ed729b8a5a574bf97c010e50Block Operator
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