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 7263677 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 61341144 epoch_slot_no: 256344 block_no: 7263500 slot_leader_id: 6972638 size: 88848 time: 2022-05-18 20:57:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b3e9e5fd0aff7f2ecf0c3188e1c312c60bc14dac3bd42362c47389587a7794fBlock Operator
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