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 7287766 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 61843036 epoch_slot_no: 326236 block_no: 7287589 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 88837 time: 2022-05-24 16:22:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66bdeafb060bafb9b44bb6bf4a47c49849e511e35496d1dd57efca9f1398eb48Block Operator
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