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 7290213 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 61894472 epoch_slot_no: 377672 block_no: 7290036 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 87544 time: 2022-05-25 06:39:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc84f1e66bd747dd90c8e21c7a19e7890b3e78ae103d448b8cdbcd9c8e951129Block Operator
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