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 7282980 Details
Epoch: 340Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 61743905
epoch_slot_no: 227105
block_no: 7282803
slot_leader_id: 7046714
size: 6870
time: 2022-05-23 12:49:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x94d224690fe1bbdaf14e248774bb45b5f15a9e454c90aac7e8eec576c9f39904
Block Operator
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