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 7268400 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61439817 epoch_slot_no: 355017 block_no: 7268223 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 86580 time: 2022-05-20 00:21:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fde5f69a3764e1c730f47cf1d3a9c96b564702e2fa710505e3df07c87b2224dBlock Operator
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