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 7285957 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61805016 epoch_slot_no: 288216 block_no: 7285780 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 65154 time: 2022-05-24 05:48:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e6f0012ecfef6d5393e42013cd5619db96a8007b940071c7e23a275ffcfa780Block Operator
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