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 7266602 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61400947 epoch_slot_no: 316147 block_no: 7266425 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 83817 time: 2022-05-19 13:33:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x330b2d2d48ac3c2c97f6d4116ed6f081c9af55f4287524b1dc1419313a69069cBlock Operator
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