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 7285344 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61793244 epoch_slot_no: 276444 block_no: 7285167 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 87939 time: 2022-05-24 02:32:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62dc45d924516a3a205233cbae9ab42cce3bc5a0d4423af8603660987a8fd60aBlock Operator
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