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 7286872 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 61823414 epoch_slot_no: 306614 block_no: 7286695 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 42261 time: 2022-05-24 10:55:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae9e5a5925aa55c8ca99dda4cf02131791d85f8e51eea5b8ad449e96bc029bdaBlock Operator
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