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 7286658 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 61819142 epoch_slot_no: 302342 block_no: 7286481 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 46232 time: 2022-05-24 09:43:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ec6f70101ee9e4fb0d3d5a4fc633c9da775dd458f2fdf3304893833df6f4af5Block Operator
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