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 7267297 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61415721 epoch_slot_no: 330921 block_no: 7267120 slot_leader_id: 6341802 size: 83877 time: 2022-05-19 17:40:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d16ea3838e1bfc8661c3ccc0a541b66d84e8e4f80b61ea5ccacdd109d013fc7Block Operator
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