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 7263348 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61334292 epoch_slot_no: 249492 block_no: 7263171 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 53507 time: 2022-05-18 19:03:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6f16659349933eae090338818d56f2e5aa20ddd6c2686d21e0f97cdc3576c27Block Operator
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