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 7263879 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 61346015 epoch_slot_no: 261215 block_no: 7263702 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 88756 time: 2022-05-18 22:18:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaa346863daf34559adcc30363d98088f5f4b7f214755e1a731dd11e18213dc5Block Operator
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