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 7288535 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61859052 epoch_slot_no: 342252 block_no: 7288358 slot_leader_id: 6916261 size: 70162 time: 2022-05-24 20:49:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9aacc58eca6414ca960a33ab15d04575a62d9169b2045b674f74b810233330Block Operator
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