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 7290076 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 61891450 epoch_slot_no: 374650 block_no: 7289899 slot_leader_id: 5839188 size: 87948 time: 2022-05-25 05:49:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eefe70511ac053684f1ccb98c67e99b0749b6bde51cea3da55df589ce47d41aBlock Operator
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