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 7266756 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 61404164 epoch_slot_no: 319364 block_no: 7266579 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 39758 time: 2022-05-19 14:27:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x322b4131666d9802ff2f32af76e73c67752b39a7378b8567a5afbd8a414014f4Block Operator
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