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 7264283 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 61354676 epoch_slot_no: 269876 block_no: 7264106 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 67450 time: 2022-05-19 00:42:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3df2614f018a237e41cb449336a83bf7bf41801e76c9153c8e269eb268158e8bBlock Operator
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