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 7288155 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61851486 epoch_slot_no: 334686 block_no: 7287978 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 84510 time: 2022-05-24 18:42:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x407ae3e6bdd653dce04fc229b4a92124a17f1cd2f5b5e93ab2ec7f3b244b3305Block Operator
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