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 7264064 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61349999 epoch_slot_no: 265199 block_no: 7263887 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 75605 time: 2022-05-18 23:24:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x060d045feddc1135ac00a8519280645bacf953f7c5608c3e4ea3ac771f0d1edfBlock Operator
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