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 7270562 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 61484373 epoch_slot_no: 399573 block_no: 7270385 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 2296 time: 2022-05-20 12:44:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b10228ec3357915cd97879366e481b6d2ec91aaff78fb58fd7e15a8066c6c02Block Operator
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