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 7287677 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61840899 epoch_slot_no: 324099 block_no: 7287500 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 86417 time: 2022-05-24 15:46:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3681f399d92f27fbaadc57a4521abf0c81872e8766d6e34c004763cd93ce50f9Block Operator
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