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 7268308 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 61438099 epoch_slot_no: 353299 block_no: 7268131 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 52334 time: 2022-05-19 23:53:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc972946ee74cf7b0d016fecf7c12662b01a3d1b54ee896f92b3ab43f53d43dd3Block Operator
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