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 7287918 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 61846266 epoch_slot_no: 329466 block_no: 7287741 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 81664 time: 2022-05-24 17:15:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eed1bf33ddf32f7c5a90b88aea86db3c20ed715ffd37d591981330f2aa9fdd1Block Operator
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