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 7281036 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 61703509 epoch_slot_no: 186709 block_no: 7280859 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 68842 time: 2022-05-23 01:36:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb667c89cbe17eda52e4c36a1845d386019569a3b9154c04f2f0c6c0bbcfe50cBlock Operator
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