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 7286158 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 61808650 epoch_slot_no: 291850 block_no: 7285981 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 43985 time: 2022-05-24 06:49:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3d0a9684f687054b80d8b00ce8356d986990236b9bc06cfd1c03e58995fd71eBlock Operator
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