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 7287137 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61828964 epoch_slot_no: 312164 block_no: 7286960 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 88892 time: 2022-05-24 12:27:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d29f4c07c67b7c1f53fb1a5a293c1876846df4a9a3bd17325e0d4620bf4eb1Block Operator
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