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 7280314 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61687871 epoch_slot_no: 171071 block_no: 7280137 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 87630 time: 2022-05-22 21:16:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a4095d0d1fe65d1cea8208b5803abb2c3cb65cf3f43905981670fb3a992e1f0Block Operator
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