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 7265596 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 61380851 epoch_slot_no: 296051 block_no: 7265419 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 85860 time: 2022-05-19 07:59:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ba6abcbee370889867ee0a9c0dd48281d8073bce92917d848f24e69c61abd97Block Operator
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