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 7270670 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61486891 epoch_slot_no: 402091 block_no: 7270493 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 68532 time: 2022-05-20 13:26:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfb89230dcc4e6d7e19d7f06ce7c66c09b065958134e8b2f9729adb0189510edBlock Operator
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