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 7286996 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61826242 epoch_slot_no: 309442 block_no: 7286819 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 86583 time: 2022-05-24 11:42:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92f231c3a7ae6d6b6324768f7d8e5fa575b804f2a1eac2e8be369f35a99f237eBlock Operator
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