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 7268296 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 61437793 epoch_slot_no: 352993 block_no: 7268119 slot_leader_id: 7110818 size: 22146 time: 2022-05-19 23:48:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60276e54a39033c7673cf4c16617eee5e2f65b77acfceb44abcafa5a5b1924a6Block Operator
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