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 7284468 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 61774401 epoch_slot_no: 257601 block_no: 7284291 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 53972 time: 2022-05-23 21:18:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4db1ec8339da5c91a19f0c164561996c81504b215ef70363e7b7b2d41edf431fBlock Operator
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