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 7261722 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 61300351 epoch_slot_no: 215551 block_no: 7261545 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 39689 time: 2022-05-18 09:37:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cd7056474fc16c8abf9f0da6b9a5ce4cf96fb2ce47d57e0a900155f0827fbe5Block Operator
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