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 7266192 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61392006 epoch_slot_no: 307206 block_no: 7266015 slot_leader_id: 6323523 size: 37875 time: 2022-05-19 11:04:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42868fc740c0d89988bc87c93a1ef961d103d138d3829ffa32091cafa3547ecBlock Operator
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