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 7266973 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 61408547 epoch_slot_no: 323747 block_no: 7266796 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 85670 time: 2022-05-19 15:40:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf52e011b9369a40b076df1c9795764378fc9e7494628eb9bd3de4f7d93bd3fcfBlock Operator
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