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 7282451 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 61732885 epoch_slot_no: 216085 block_no: 7282274 slot_leader_id: 5063926 size: 86287 time: 2022-05-23 09:46:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd9e9b180f43122a461267c821c58a63869bd83a6816198b381342f886ebd1b3Block Operator
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