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 7286524 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 61816304 epoch_slot_no: 299504 block_no: 7286347 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 32132 time: 2022-05-24 08:56:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb7c8f97ccc4fa8d8a0a1891f16c1e81f1949c86b4a8f5765d7d51d7722164ecBlock Operator
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