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 7288415 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61856565 epoch_slot_no: 339765 block_no: 7288238 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 88600 time: 2022-05-24 20:07:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x857371691dfc1ff754f45fc1e2c8a13d71dfdb7b0ba8d98a8abfd1d24f138311Block Operator
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