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 7286678 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61819485 epoch_slot_no: 302685 block_no: 7286501 slot_leader_id: 5987582 size: 35597 time: 2022-05-24 09:49:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5536eca53dab72e91fb32594020c4b4e3b9902264cf75d0aebac9596dced3ad7Block Operator
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