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 7266241 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 61392874 epoch_slot_no: 308074 block_no: 7266064 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 29355 time: 2022-05-19 11:19:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1549079cf0f5ccdb7011acf0e219037911e4bbf4e9b82b0d77b1f4c67784bfdBlock Operator
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