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 7283139 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61747273 epoch_slot_no: 230473 block_no: 7282962 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 27607 time: 2022-05-23 13:46:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba4141741edb4c807b21cbcf61c2667ae30f10f9c92437c5c339f934e4d625d3Block Operator
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