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 7287816 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61844169 epoch_slot_no: 327369 block_no: 7287639 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 87617 time: 2022-05-24 16:41:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x587d86bb04d251044bae399133a2f4f040b3cdbba8a27b1081a914cc59adc1cbBlock Operator
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