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 7264885 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61366681 epoch_slot_no: 281881 block_no: 7264708 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 79614 time: 2022-05-19 04:02:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b1e842b14e826317a32a62869d9ab21f3b2f96ef6b679b7854e6383ba24f70aBlock Operator
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