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 7286851 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61823179 epoch_slot_no: 306379 block_no: 7286674 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 84143 time: 2022-05-24 10:51:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40ef69b6bee07da28df387b39176dbe7c60f8f99ceab37fddba5c1f9bad16a71Block Operator
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