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 7290238 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 61894977 epoch_slot_no: 378177 block_no: 7290061 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 42802 time: 2022-05-25 06:47:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed837428acd3b7ff0bf9ab36f713bf1a010ef4710dd0cbfb1c81c39aade1ff95Block Operator
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