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 7289154 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 61871855 epoch_slot_no: 355055 block_no: 7288977 slot_leader_id: 4583744 size: 88390 time: 2022-05-25 00:22:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481e21c6f03010ffa3ab3e687882b81805a73b444f6fb9f6cbf39613bea5db01Block Operator
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