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 7289915 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 61887633 epoch_slot_no: 370833 block_no: 7289738 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 76229 time: 2022-05-25 04:45:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542aeea7e94a27d0b6f0c38ce7e3dc66f902838920fa685ddf6198dda04ef819Block Operator
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