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 7269984 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61472503 epoch_slot_no: 387703 block_no: 7269807 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 72287 time: 2022-05-20 09:26:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe22523544753727c62abc82890786a01fef2a5c635beabe25c5d81d19db6c35bBlock Operator
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