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 7267726 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61425490 epoch_slot_no: 340690 block_no: 7267549 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 88692 time: 2022-05-19 20:23:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x696591447b8c10a35c1bce047a479c9ae9b74ff78f68a99793cd4de62b98d4ebBlock Operator
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