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 7290138 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 61892756 epoch_slot_no: 375956 block_no: 7289961 slot_leader_id: 6679944 size: 21394 time: 2022-05-25 06:10:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94e93ea79184d16cbea24c6b78efe1cf374806dbfa523fa377b20c51a1b3a945Block Operator
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