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 7268629 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61444594 epoch_slot_no: 359794 block_no: 7268452 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 75206 time: 2022-05-20 01:41:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5a1e81960f59aaf72083a9e89c16dfe5e66492fc9365d8d1246dfcce8ae6caBlock Operator
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