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 7261269 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61290981 epoch_slot_no: 206181 block_no: 7261092 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 85118 time: 2022-05-18 07:01:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86b4fd1f4a7893ac4cc39e3729dac70b846d588a0db9baa79a3900b7e947c54eBlock Operator
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