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 7263748 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61342693 epoch_slot_no: 257893 block_no: 7263571 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 88779 time: 2022-05-18 21:23:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a3b1e203923cd373a2f2abf9964d69e81253693b57f9ebd98765505570329bBlock Operator
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