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 7287502 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61836986 epoch_slot_no: 320186 block_no: 7287325 slot_leader_id: 4583210 size: 79116 time: 2022-05-24 14:41:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26fb5cddaf69ec03012b88e53d1dba7597442a1a72018b0af2b3f5e02e3099aaBlock Operator
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