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 7261543 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61296419 epoch_slot_no: 211619 block_no: 7261366 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 86174 time: 2022-05-18 08:31:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c340f1ddc08cce7da50bb0f85143f9f3fe0a2120b418bf5ff665ca2bf97573aBlock Operator
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