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 7282900 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 61742259 epoch_slot_no: 225459 block_no: 7282723 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 590 time: 2022-05-23 12:22:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b4fe240356a1b28314323d83db87f6765586db5d861eb20972f52978f78e19Block Operator
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