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 7286585 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61817648 epoch_slot_no: 300848 block_no: 7286408 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 51293 time: 2022-05-24 09:18:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x418b6a0440a4314923ea1bfd7a3990c9e3ed839a4ea4fd80378310a88d6f8f34Block Operator
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