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 7260324 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 61271742 epoch_slot_no: 186942 block_no: 7260147 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 84956 time: 2022-05-18 01:40:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99ab6b2445583feb5f87a7b83d04a9738e3fef03ea50b2e7ca61a9424daead54Block Operator
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