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 7261869 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 61303189 epoch_slot_no: 218389 block_no: 7261692 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 18144 time: 2022-05-18 10:24:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb640acf118e9420b26c578060d6819dc17bc0660529247e33f29fdb0399437fBlock Operator
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