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 7267053 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 61410057 epoch_slot_no: 325257 block_no: 7266876 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 42995 time: 2022-05-19 16:05:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4198f62a0ae398b71c01f2e87e2ef669d6b1546a84558a4f81a49b3521e3168Block Operator
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