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 7281436 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61711420 epoch_slot_no: 194620 block_no: 7281259 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 87769 time: 2022-05-23 03:48:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81b9108c96d061ab97fb2c870f21059f906b9cf9c4a1d78b0b782a3fce6a217dBlock Operator
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