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 7262357 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61313788 epoch_slot_no: 228988 block_no: 7262180 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 77842 time: 2022-05-18 13:21:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e57c2b7ced86828cacf2e868ef32ff10ba292251971b1c6f221fcb4f4ff9688Block Operator
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