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 7263386 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61335194 epoch_slot_no: 250394 block_no: 7263209 slot_leader_id: 5449692 size: 35012 time: 2022-05-18 19:18:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76415a92f8fd819e9958ce799e2a39f966997eb057d1a61cd3a6cd19b0fe4a3eBlock Operator
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