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 7268248 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61436792 epoch_slot_no: 351992 block_no: 7268071 slot_leader_id: 4581482 size: 83638 time: 2022-05-19 23:31:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c45ed49e8e262cf0f341fe2eff5e08a273e1766eac81196d2dad7f40dc1f07aBlock Operator
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