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 7260335 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 61272008 epoch_slot_no: 187208 block_no: 7260158 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 88296 time: 2022-05-18 01:44:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x236b0352420e1f41ca77b535a6b8a96469ffe42a68dc747471a22f39950136e5Block Operator
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