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 7266436 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 61397328 epoch_slot_no: 312528 block_no: 7266259 slot_leader_id: 5005968 size: 85587 time: 2022-05-19 12:33:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9476bd0aa7ff73181876ac3bb9ee4d455a31e07a41765ad795a9e75a876e0d5Block Operator
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