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 7260445 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61274101 epoch_slot_no: 189301 block_no: 7260268 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 85820 time: 2022-05-18 02:19:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f8b113a84fbf8ef7498639a3766dfd67004d1620ef62a7ff84713627805a4eBlock Operator
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