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 7285667 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61799550 epoch_slot_no: 282750 block_no: 7285490 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 83039 time: 2022-05-24 04:17:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x955aef577160d1b6afb1221bd72acf1f3498bbf1c23b5f7cc4204f9c5ae293ecBlock Operator
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