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 7261258 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 61290757 epoch_slot_no: 205957 block_no: 7261081 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 29648 time: 2022-05-18 06:57:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8271bcbfdd486ebfff157dbf9139456dd50525e4481e6edbff2aab6dc37fecfBlock Operator
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