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 7284698 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 61779074 epoch_slot_no: 262274 block_no: 7284521 slot_leader_id: 5751624 size: 83424 time: 2022-05-23 22:36:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc51defeebff2bca77cdd92ce75a92f09c05c4ee0118248064b6f6a1120a0f74Block Operator
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