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 7262937 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 61326122 epoch_slot_no: 241322 block_no: 7262760 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 88144 time: 2022-05-18 16:46:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3aa603a6f3680d63c713514d861c365f4865783e2e62decc31e11b2ca495b8bBlock Operator
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