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 7290512 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 61900685 epoch_slot_no: 383885 block_no: 7290335 slot_leader_id: 4655981 size: 28614 time: 2022-05-25 08:22:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d39f96b9cb5aa66fb432efcb7d9d8a5c88eb2072f94ee3d013e89a32230baa9Block Operator
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