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 7261103 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61288071 epoch_slot_no: 203271 block_no: 7260926 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 67361 time: 2022-05-18 06:12:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a4999c0d6cc8bea36a19377aff4a5bf42c8fcc00f2681cbe599bae947a1215bBlock Operator
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