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 7261073 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61287389 epoch_slot_no: 202589 block_no: 7260896 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 87898 time: 2022-05-18 06:01:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf5abc8e8745637aee3bd5db7a19ec8cc37ada8afb1a551be6eddae0eddb70cBlock Operator
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