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 7269394 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 61460732 epoch_slot_no: 375932 block_no: 7269217 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 84262 time: 2022-05-20 06:10:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9669ce733c10feb309a849edab827364c87d87f58967be17e4ca8536f3865fd1Block Operator
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