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 7268159 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61434534 epoch_slot_no: 349734 block_no: 7267982 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 76494 time: 2022-05-19 22:53:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0112816f82a7aa0315ed57a27c331e8eb871779e693e3cef378a59f4c384e955Block Operator
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