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 7283436 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61752883 epoch_slot_no: 236083 block_no: 7283259 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 32241 time: 2022-05-23 15:19:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c81d14d4e28e6bb649422144c9f8abb6354c72ac71086b2fa454d1a4c195884Block Operator
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