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 7260942 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 61284865 epoch_slot_no: 200065 block_no: 7260765 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 50578 time: 2022-05-18 05:19:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4d7cdd85dd89dfb3aa527c1ff08e819b364c9417a5ac3d6a04b6121087c3a4cBlock Operator
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