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 7280776 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61697679 epoch_slot_no: 180879 block_no: 7280599 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 40231 time: 2022-05-22 23:59:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x760627bb5f59bbd62d91f73e5d2fd8b008a306d10496e403c3f71031b789bbcfBlock Operator
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