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 7261945 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61304982 epoch_slot_no: 220182 block_no: 7261768 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 61266 time: 2022-05-18 10:54:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa213e60c5a1a9d6f8c4170d0b41f89e02301a49fea1c7a8538fab07385a5d35cBlock Operator
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