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 7284873 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 61782820 epoch_slot_no: 266020 block_no: 7284696 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 6559 time: 2022-05-23 23:38:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cd999c49bb384fd85b8cad8da145c67d467073f083af59a94f261ac1a5cbae9Block Operator
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