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 7262124 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 61308988 epoch_slot_no: 224188 block_no: 7261947 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 32105 time: 2022-05-18 12:01:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x871cf780c877ddc7ce5e2cb664d16798ef05a6a2d9217c3d527a8f9fb67eadc8Block Operator
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