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 7284650 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 61778085 epoch_slot_no: 261285 block_no: 7284473 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 88509 time: 2022-05-23 22:19:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa46017d7080f65ebb182c6a5f1b72a4da3db204bba4d2ab8715fc5895a10beb9Block Operator
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