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 7261424 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 61294025 epoch_slot_no: 209225 block_no: 7261247 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 14268 time: 2022-05-18 07:51:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed9e301c2cb889ed2d8a269cab60c2a7b1ccbed22ee86bd3121d5e85f7cf23feBlock Operator
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