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 7289171 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 61872340 epoch_slot_no: 355540 block_no: 7288994 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 67408 time: 2022-05-25 00:30:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af1d4dbcfef437e19ecbd9fe15f92dfac075a431567460a50b76d762d98d038Block Operator
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