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 7265063 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 61370481 epoch_slot_no: 285681 block_no: 7264886 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 88825 time: 2022-05-19 05:06:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e81443cfbb65345026baff06ca61ad310cdaede1060d46dba1a7ab1c1d11e7bBlock Operator
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