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 7290713 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61904842 epoch_slot_no: 388042 block_no: 7290536 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 84955 time: 2022-05-25 09:32:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf33672283a384528647edbe54db99c12044593eef6693d159140824d34d6cf7aBlock Operator
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