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 7280298 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 61687509 epoch_slot_no: 170709 block_no: 7280121 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 73350 time: 2022-05-22 21:10:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31249832d7dcee79a7eac4cef03a7e51f024a0f10a9cd58de1ae22db8e708422Block Operator
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