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 7260848 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61282688 epoch_slot_no: 197888 block_no: 7260671 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 84174 time: 2022-05-18 04:42:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb13050e9760112dead6ad64847b87c36f47257fa84e6b5af8cfaba35c2510b17Block Operator
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