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 7281004 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61702615 epoch_slot_no: 185815 block_no: 7280827 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 58556 time: 2022-05-23 01:21:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd036d293edbb14002a34dd8c15ac12c0563b0c14ed46a58398a1203c797e0d92Block Operator
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