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 7268648 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 61445004 epoch_slot_no: 360204 block_no: 7268471 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 43238 time: 2022-05-20 01:48:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbb2e9d1d0bb9de3e13364d3002dc5c2bf1a390dd8394b718d59939fd71efb9dBlock Operator
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