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 7266259 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61393215 epoch_slot_no: 308415 block_no: 7266082 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 22580 time: 2022-05-19 11:25:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfabd143fd46e8100e5487ed38b902148b7cdb735828f4104c3549a5f167d9fdcBlock Operator
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