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 7288272 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61853671 epoch_slot_no: 336871 block_no: 7288095 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 88112 time: 2022-05-24 19:19:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d70f0b7a7b770e360c33da0d12e5830a807bbc4c8290b2e544a248ab909b197Block Operator
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