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 7290081 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 61891512 epoch_slot_no: 374712 block_no: 7289904 slot_leader_id: 6679944 size: 34250 time: 2022-05-25 05:50:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba04361b1f19bfb2b20b28a65d038eabc72e7535e12a5685285a3a480950ae3fBlock Operator
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