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 7260608 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 61277688 epoch_slot_no: 192888 block_no: 7260431 slot_leader_id: 7195216 size: 82523 time: 2022-05-18 03:19:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc2af28da2e05b87217f87aa8cd583454cf437a5dd8c19409ed83fcf80a1786Block Operator
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