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 7263877 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61345994 epoch_slot_no: 261194 block_no: 7263700 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 86573 time: 2022-05-18 22:18:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8e18d03cb15b2214c5f2c024155cdaaef2c700e18762f0190a12da06e7731c3Block Operator
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