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 7287578 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61838599 epoch_slot_no: 321799 block_no: 7287401 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 87327 time: 2022-05-24 15:08:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb02a3193818a6dd7e6a138fe29e0d785b6fc74036306e287b2b73b0729e6f2d3Block Operator
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