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 7287004 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61826415 epoch_slot_no: 309615 block_no: 7286827 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 83281 time: 2022-05-24 11:45:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde816fb28a11be1c3ca08e8fc56311708ec42cef7e4996259e1ed1c6dad2fcb1Block Operator
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