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 7263172 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 61330925 epoch_slot_no: 246125 block_no: 7262995 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 51931 time: 2022-05-18 18:06:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0029548ee8809ab80e21a4f200289c42a72e81b2494aa26d9d0c4a706676f39Block Operator
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