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 7266443 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 61397478 epoch_slot_no: 312678 block_no: 7266266 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 32679 time: 2022-05-19 12:36:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58c5053c95da3999ed4dbc4de09ec9cb3529b73f3d878d0e1e9c78ea19a3c3b3Block Operator
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