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 7261771 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 61301433 epoch_slot_no: 216633 block_no: 7261594 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 37625 time: 2022-05-18 09:55:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9313e41eb029a445c16db1a63a46b9dbf84b986a0c08f5fa07222e82856ea37Block Operator
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