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 7269155 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 61455531 epoch_slot_no: 370731 block_no: 7268978 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 46003 time: 2022-05-20 04:43:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9d3eeb6b3aba78d1006ff364a410905e718c018f60d7ee1ebd57a9f967c51f4Block Operator
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