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 7268409 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61440043 epoch_slot_no: 355243 block_no: 7268232 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 55944 time: 2022-05-20 00:25:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x737aea27b9398c59b09bfccd4a5627a8ee57bf2ff092149fe3b5330e9cc256caBlock Operator
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