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 7280486 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 61691449 epoch_slot_no: 174649 block_no: 7280309 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 21217 time: 2022-05-22 22:15:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdab9730dfef1f7d170c879c27e9a83d51c6e86faf1bb280c62f4dfd2f82a82a4Block Operator
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