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 7260306 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 61271225 epoch_slot_no: 186425 block_no: 7260129 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 88061 time: 2022-05-18 01:31:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9a9dda2a2e832835458555ff429cbb56d3fedaf4d9b21a205bde2c3b44259a7Block Operator
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