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 7284618 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 120 slot_no: 61777277 epoch_slot_no: 260477 block_no: 7284441 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 86143 time: 2022-05-23 22:06:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ad1b66c3373bff91d524122d51189b751602bf6a022f78c041b03d6423f8de3Block Operator
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