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 7269562 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 61464105 epoch_slot_no: 379305 block_no: 7269385 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 14960 time: 2022-05-20 07:06:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ca6805c5e9a93552a98c8a66bfca22511accac3305db1a58215ad4f51c29e9eBlock Operator
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