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 7280302 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61687606 epoch_slot_no: 170806 block_no: 7280125 slot_leader_id: 5564909 size: 88348 time: 2022-05-22 21:11:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa629bccd305c9754f5d496d44e0510afb99784bff4229143c8cc7a70f69badbeBlock Operator
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