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 7268364 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61439112 epoch_slot_no: 354312 block_no: 7268187 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 86919 time: 2022-05-20 00:10:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb74ce8e0a33148774e925a4ee345624828ce62c502e982c48a8abfef69c51eb3Block Operator
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