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 7266846 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61406140 epoch_slot_no: 321340 block_no: 7266669 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 85741 time: 2022-05-19 15:00:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x541bc07b8991f047ef96dee47985a4de754d3b7b3f0767e0b67dbcd99e70438fBlock Operator
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