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 7284074 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61766422 epoch_slot_no: 249622 block_no: 7283897 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 83319 time: 2022-05-23 19:05:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb12d4ecf91336961781b0418c1e829c6d729a7ad008b6ff46da2f09d54f40cb5Block Operator
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