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 7261179 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 61289549 epoch_slot_no: 204749 block_no: 7261002 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 28409 time: 2022-05-18 06:37:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7889e208db0bf7239d3ebe9cf2aaecb39309d6a635b86d10aa29b2dc0ec137bBlock Operator
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