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 7263643 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61340349 epoch_slot_no: 255549 block_no: 7263466 slot_leader_id: 4558711 size: 87820 time: 2022-05-18 20:44:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8197bfa9d01cf1699e999cb77585a8832064912df8897fa716bd9702f03c02cfBlock Operator
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