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 7263937 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 61347430 epoch_slot_no: 262630 block_no: 7263760 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 88485 time: 2022-05-18 22:42:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5575775163abd4a12471a46d989b6fc864fe4756d34f6774d738dc52e2cc8b34Block Operator
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