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 7260894 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61283876 epoch_slot_no: 199076 block_no: 7260717 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 45314 time: 2022-05-18 05:02:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e8847a965f1e2bcd6ff519d2c197069d1a725aac99e0a72b6e226f5482bc9f4Block Operator
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