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 7285717 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 61800478 epoch_slot_no: 283678 block_no: 7285540 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 21932 time: 2022-05-24 04:32:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60c28b86fa14a1604eb012bd8c8a784ba35be2dd32bd68c0518a10a7e65b4f20Block Operator
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