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 7264936 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 61367605 epoch_slot_no: 282805 block_no: 7264759 slot_leader_id: 5331941 size: 3297 time: 2022-05-19 04:18:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c18a0c5049ca240a0a8580d8d1132f7c726fa8265805ae8f2fa62088db56a08Block Operator
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