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 7282450 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61732878 epoch_slot_no: 216078 block_no: 7282273 slot_leader_id: 5659787 size: 86817 time: 2022-05-23 09:46:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80ce0c78c7982f37d8af9d3a0290f2befdb56e33f276835384cf3ebe2b819d63Block Operator
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