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 7285343 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 61793219 epoch_slot_no: 276419 block_no: 7285166 slot_leader_id: 7044165 size: 84875 time: 2022-05-24 02:31:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa06ba0c49e2b0cba21b65c6a1d478a3258bc0d4c5832b5b76a71ea24f7a192baBlock Operator
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