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 7261066 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 61287140 epoch_slot_no: 202340 block_no: 7260889 slot_leader_id: 4583744 size: 50680 time: 2022-05-18 05:57:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa091b9334fe74d39163d8b496bf117997ee652b79b906d3a47912d63ead05069Block Operator
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