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 7267684 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 61424695 epoch_slot_no: 339895 block_no: 7267507 slot_leader_id: 6720145 size: 88806 time: 2022-05-19 20:09:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4f7a4a05d4a4effd71ec92ca0c7b9301ff886826b3a3729a0ffbead58f052b6Block Operator
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