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 7261446 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 61294491 epoch_slot_no: 209691 block_no: 7261269 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 13269 time: 2022-05-18 07:59:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdf73b22303062ebf45c79aaaf5599ab42d0da2ee60f64ad830e0bb345905115Block Operator
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