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 7268199 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 61435522 epoch_slot_no: 350722 block_no: 7268022 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 85351 time: 2022-05-19 23:10:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28145c5f10906689c3fbb72b17ecc790f9361dc289dcd2d6ef154817dccaec9aBlock Operator
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