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 7284349 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 61771993 epoch_slot_no: 255193 block_no: 7284172 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 82788 time: 2022-05-23 20:38:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72c8bd7f82e222b64ee65738a4faa503c762a43154c85a8b1bd23cb7f5149ca5Block Operator
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