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 7290816 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61906872 epoch_slot_no: 390072 block_no: 7290639 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 88929 time: 2022-05-25 10:06:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69bf4bfef0c0ecc7000475c9f81260c4e82ee29140cee0872c70630de24b872dBlock Operator
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