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 7288404 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 61856344 epoch_slot_no: 339544 block_no: 7288227 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 88633 time: 2022-05-24 20:03:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba1d9a1476279e5c4162a890723bda109072b6d4730b61eab2a499eb8233349eBlock Operator
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