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 7267711 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 61425172 epoch_slot_no: 340372 block_no: 7267534 slot_leader_id: 7197012 size: 85621 time: 2022-05-19 20:17:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb590d8d59aa41f98b5de75c6c051dd0da388c08842980129d118a8ef9c8d3375Block Operator
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