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 7263322 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61333800 epoch_slot_no: 249000 block_no: 7263145 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 71799 time: 2022-05-18 18:54:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cbd335986d19240c8033a7eaad4da1c9a54716a10f459fef13ddc28fd2fb7b4Block Operator
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