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 7283265 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 61749867 epoch_slot_no: 233067 block_no: 7283088 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 613 time: 2022-05-23 14:29:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x146f1cd622be8f352ea7d8fccb3c4ed982e4fb8f4fd3bd7f4f04041c771eb964Block Operator
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