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 7287504 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 61837019 epoch_slot_no: 320219 block_no: 7287327 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 77356 time: 2022-05-24 14:41:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x379609ae1c00ed3e85cf6978b2fcb014fef4c456ad516f63dd6d5f9289bbaad1Block Operator
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