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 7289131 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61871248 epoch_slot_no: 354448 block_no: 7288954 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 59069 time: 2022-05-25 00:12:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701e7ec94646ae505902cbe5a6a94b2a7fb70b97c1808287bb661fe5484cb58cBlock Operator
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