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 7268924 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61450567 epoch_slot_no: 365767 block_no: 7268747 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 85874 time: 2022-05-20 03:20:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03ac29143be36feda03007b72531482a07f06e0d4a71c3ab27eb1343625ed95fBlock Operator
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