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 7262817 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61323699 epoch_slot_no: 238899 block_no: 7262640 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 87586 time: 2022-05-18 16:06:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2135049b9a0bd17362711ba76e4bbb1454a269a11716c0a48f3033bb1d4e38f3Block Operator
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