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 7268203 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61435564 epoch_slot_no: 350764 block_no: 7268026 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 16294 time: 2022-05-19 23:10:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc143ef33c189aa155ae16854cee206920169ebcc6379e777567ba7691f4ba1b1Block Operator
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