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 7264497 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61358714 epoch_slot_no: 273914 block_no: 7264320 slot_leader_id: 6987331 size: 78075 time: 2022-05-19 01:50:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc786dc3f6e13b37c75eb16f706936ba358b69fadd8b3e4e01e1918155ca7d35Block Operator
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