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 7265802 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61384724 epoch_slot_no: 299924 block_no: 7265625 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 26603 time: 2022-05-19 09:03:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe92cdff6f70ef616de5723139e3575acc6abe54e3d483515d0c67afacf349c64Block Operator
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