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 7287003 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61826407 epoch_slot_no: 309607 block_no: 7286826 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 88831 time: 2022-05-24 11:44:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86c903ee2540c7a476122e4ee43d469408a556170a541fae6fea31b4586d9621Block Operator
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