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 7284456 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 61774236 epoch_slot_no: 257436 block_no: 7284279 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 28466 time: 2022-05-23 21:15:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd50f9c9990c1ccdd03afb27fdf1e09d7b6aaf57b8174f7a935996cf13372e1aBlock Operator
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