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 7280604 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61693863 epoch_slot_no: 177063 block_no: 7280427 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 86004 time: 2022-05-22 22:55:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x428965b6634ce40eda7f5cdd8737e331f2d0c07ed4fa4be32e69585ff6d025c1Block Operator
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