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 7283152 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 61747520 epoch_slot_no: 230720 block_no: 7282975 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 20564 time: 2022-05-23 13:50:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94bcd7ea216069ab56b5a04f09f1acd8a383e4ce11ad04fc6e2bfb07636ccc73Block Operator
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