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 7260386 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 61272986 epoch_slot_no: 188186 block_no: 7260209 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 43991 time: 2022-05-18 02:01:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa72f0086b5897045731669cc357d620d2724ddd63609cf1a72f4ace9a6f8c8aBlock Operator
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