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 7288891 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61866499 epoch_slot_no: 349699 block_no: 7288714 slot_leader_id: 7251536 size: 42288 time: 2022-05-24 22:53:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cde682a869802999a5dcfa19cbaed711c4a90a3d22371f93f56f98f51a78c9eBlock Operator
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