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 7264499 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61358816 epoch_slot_no: 274016 block_no: 7264322 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 87659 time: 2022-05-19 01:51:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x459267ba9f3a36b87d8d6b7bc05cb7287a8dc65e61911bbdfeab25dd5de2c034Block Operator
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