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 7290026 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61890380 epoch_slot_no: 373580 block_no: 7289849 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 88226 time: 2022-05-25 05:31:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e7fe091942fc9363cbdf08b629e83d8381a14cb2320f506902517d4b3664f18Block Operator
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