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 7261272 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 61291023 epoch_slot_no: 206223 block_no: 7261095 slot_leader_id: 7131382 size: 27241 time: 2022-05-18 07:01:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda136ce8ffcde5df16452720da1bbb8b0cb653f3cdd6afd23f48aea80ec0d7beBlock Operator
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