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 7282718 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61738513 epoch_slot_no: 221713 block_no: 7282541 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 76459 time: 2022-05-23 11:20:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9dc59653f75a04a2a60ece29bec177233656f08f287157fc5118631f3a820fBlock Operator
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