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 7266738 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 61403788 epoch_slot_no: 318988 block_no: 7266561 slot_leader_id: 7026824 size: 20580 time: 2022-05-19 14:21:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f162e4a8a263013a2efb6dafabeaf721908e594950d1aa601962a2019d2abeaBlock Operator
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