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 7267928 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 61429734 epoch_slot_no: 344934 block_no: 7267751 slot_leader_id: 6554340 size: 86431 time: 2022-05-19 21:33:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe54af13fad264f6693da8e647cca5d9dff7fbf25571483ca611ff0c2b3fa0c7Block Operator
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