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 7284358 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 61772173 epoch_slot_no: 255373 block_no: 7284181 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 8248 time: 2022-05-23 20:41:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d1bd179f65ec4a8299ff36bad54df8eb11645ab3a40c24527726bedbcea62f0Block Operator
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