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 7289166 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 61872287 epoch_slot_no: 355487 block_no: 7288989 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 88643 time: 2022-05-25 00:29:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce7876f5c621aa26f7a0688bb41a2f3fe53ffb7ca1544f327927123efe1eed3aBlock Operator
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