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 7268408 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 61440002 epoch_slot_no: 355202 block_no: 7268231 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 64170 time: 2022-05-20 00:24:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x670924d007a197dda25c0fac44b36deac46b88f1e5c844250960e63ad3257420Block Operator
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