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 7287276 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 61832253 epoch_slot_no: 315453 block_no: 7287099 slot_leader_id: 6447896 size: 88412 time: 2022-05-24 13:22:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3074c5bc308694509c43dcc5f2f5a55fb5747f4e0321b63b326d11fc9cd5a8cBlock Operator
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