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 7285962 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61805146 epoch_slot_no: 288346 block_no: 7285785 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 33384 time: 2022-05-24 05:50:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7b4147616f3bf26f6b53e2fe8a59021595f06f8cceb1c53d435f4e0b6198f5bBlock Operator
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