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 7289609 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61881099 epoch_slot_no: 364299 block_no: 7289432 slot_leader_id: 6519574 size: 87686 time: 2022-05-25 02:56:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x074ecdf3fda4c144ab5677c14898503a8ff2dde29aa9db97b126db8cca74abf3Block Operator
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