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 7261617 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61297992 epoch_slot_no: 213192 block_no: 7261440 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 88456 time: 2022-05-18 08:58:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52bd29f2efce18c50b665db08a05de071cbfbc58ae56f0fd267248575abf9199Block Operator
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