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 7264154 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61351805 epoch_slot_no: 267005 block_no: 7263977 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 57262 time: 2022-05-18 23:54:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8445cf99742893833c6cb0bb8a740e2e7c418bbb2aba7dc4c714d3d1da71aeeeBlock Operator
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