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 7289001 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 61868856 epoch_slot_no: 352056 block_no: 7288824 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 88584 time: 2022-05-24 23:32:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec59167c907234c7adb6a019e8615782de1c497ac723a98d49a158fef18c3c71Block Operator
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