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 7262617 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 61319458 epoch_slot_no: 234658 block_no: 7262440 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 5597 time: 2022-05-18 14:55:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48989e11498b6d1c037e67895d2e59d2ff57a5361542631c4e53413a1cb58792Block Operator
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