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 7282168 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61726963 epoch_slot_no: 210163 block_no: 7281991 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 22148 time: 2022-05-23 08:07:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ed750173fdfecce825a012fb52f6d701ab06601fc85a10fb1a8d97e126f3fa5Block Operator
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