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 7289117 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61870879 epoch_slot_no: 354079 block_no: 7288940 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 82708 time: 2022-05-25 00:06:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac251bef8e8a2d6d7ba4a23a46baa6fa4cdb747a81bdabc16d591a01556af13cBlock Operator
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