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 7284426 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61773598 epoch_slot_no: 256798 block_no: 7284249 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 88381 time: 2022-05-23 21:04:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa982791e62dcfc7e34899e82234750010de040161b187f2d730faf87f1af21aeBlock Operator
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