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 7267141 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 61411945 epoch_slot_no: 327145 block_no: 7266964 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 88128 time: 2022-05-19 16:37:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35f923c25c3ebc71960b16835df3f80c40a6e034e6488c015e9427f7b6f27dd6Block Operator
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