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 7266302 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61394307 epoch_slot_no: 309507 block_no: 7266125 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 27364 time: 2022-05-19 11:43:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70bff844b36882be47e2cee2a8c476489786331a7601c7ee66dd0486a4cf4cb4Block Operator
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