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 7285300 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 61792261 epoch_slot_no: 275461 block_no: 7285123 slot_leader_id: 4669641 size: 82838 time: 2022-05-24 02:15:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc9af47d6de81f9fc577a80c26d2d21f39d3b4bef2c6ff9acaf5f56e373e45caBlock Operator
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