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 7267385 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 61418022 epoch_slot_no: 333222 block_no: 7267208 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 13698 time: 2022-05-19 18:18:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x353d86099c3577c9606a24c94547784896f6a5a63d68537766090f297757f5a2Block Operator
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