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 7289634 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61881717 epoch_slot_no: 364917 block_no: 7289457 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 83631 time: 2022-05-25 03:06:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a8c0d56123e6b62b53183a7c518ba720c4c92bf88bf4028b14079e57438e67Block Operator
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