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 7263258 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 61332511 epoch_slot_no: 247711 block_no: 7263081 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 21639 time: 2022-05-18 18:33:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cf531040779b361745e92ce3b796cbb195085de3fe8bd7563d2392538cc4e1fBlock Operator
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