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 7290556 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 61901924 epoch_slot_no: 385124 block_no: 7290379 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 86383 time: 2022-05-25 08:43:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c4b4b438bf83a6ef03883f0f6d679b6bd7f7115aaa213d15fea41864abf281cBlock Operator
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