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 7287201 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 61830287 epoch_slot_no: 313487 block_no: 7287024 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 84745 time: 2022-05-24 12:49:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ba1874c0090c8ae93ad327dbe93202ec55bf7d88181451fc2d49a523c37b4fBlock Operator
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