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 7261942 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61304892 epoch_slot_no: 220092 block_no: 7261765 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 73964 time: 2022-05-18 10:53:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ee1e95637f7f47e8cb8346da244dc79bb99fe19605a6142ba323df0e136908eBlock Operator
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