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 7284973 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61784906 epoch_slot_no: 268106 block_no: 7284796 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 42625 time: 2022-05-24 00:13:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7140b57bb7b5ce2dfb763d71aa6acf678e47056d7fbfddb440ec4bc436232a9Block Operator
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