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 7286948 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 61825042 epoch_slot_no: 308242 block_no: 7286771 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 85578 time: 2022-05-24 11:22:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd43dd421aff3ff50b8eb42cd3e75097c4ac21fa66256c64af73ab48c315d9b7aBlock Operator
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