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 7289466 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61877836 epoch_slot_no: 361036 block_no: 7289289 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 86938 time: 2022-05-25 02:02:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x795c81e8c53c7153f9baac92392e8e94bba7a9c6cf582978b4ca04e6cc1694bcBlock Operator
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