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 7268694 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61445854 epoch_slot_no: 361054 block_no: 7268517 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 28447 time: 2022-05-20 02:02:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15c87db4fb0257ade642a7ca2d1ef457925b09fe05e8596c12aab9b7521689beBlock Operator
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