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 7270403 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61481334 epoch_slot_no: 396534 block_no: 7270226 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 62390 time: 2022-05-20 11:53:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d569fcfb0c2bc50db51ef3f1bac0c8ef784cef3dc0a148c7b1e6f0ed176746cBlock Operator
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