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 7260863 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61283031 epoch_slot_no: 198231 block_no: 7260686 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 87495 time: 2022-05-18 04:48:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39f1216a64265063be561a86e8b02e9d0512110badf842c19902fc4bfabd0afeBlock Operator
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