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 7260687 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 61279237 epoch_slot_no: 194437 block_no: 7260510 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 22669 time: 2022-05-18 03:45:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ed1f4a83d7b837b2ff8a5d6732f5b0fb596a04fee26f57a2d6cd26369b931beBlock Operator
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