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 7285757 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61801231 epoch_slot_no: 284431 block_no: 7285580 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 84132 time: 2022-05-24 04:45:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98293fbeceb418c4e15e927909053944a520f76b2f3c6b1e792804a011c4c29aBlock Operator
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