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 7280668 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61695293 epoch_slot_no: 178493 block_no: 7280491 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 33217 time: 2022-05-22 23:19:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x271f7629e688da07c73016c8463adaa2a56e8ac8a020f35b79811650a338214aBlock Operator
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