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 7265414 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 61377504 epoch_slot_no: 292704 block_no: 7265237 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 87698 time: 2022-05-19 07:03:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1807427a1bec151ce637b4be088a86062ae62720d946e0aeb11a84722de4b67fBlock Operator
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