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 7280337 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 61688383 epoch_slot_no: 171583 block_no: 7280160 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 56290 time: 2022-05-22 21:24:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x781c38b4f994e3eaef7f533f71596973ac0ca14902fa98293cf2b7c238e9df1dBlock Operator
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