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 7287179 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61829723 epoch_slot_no: 312923 block_no: 7287002 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 80103 time: 2022-05-24 12:40:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x797066edd34622a2f0b7c87e5c5a21dd00782d7fafce2361d52b91ac574a231cBlock Operator
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