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 7282040 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61724329 epoch_slot_no: 207529 block_no: 7281863 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 85124 time: 2022-05-23 07:23:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c5688a64bd79a25a6aed7fb0711f3d04b248342015f7e5b7b910be86c068e45Block Operator
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