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 7268624 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 61444510 epoch_slot_no: 359710 block_no: 7268447 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 31096 time: 2022-05-20 01:40:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ee38fe4bb9ad96af29a3d3cbb4911a6d4b1f706a0a450c1003351036b335e20Block Operator
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