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 7271002 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 61494015 epoch_slot_no: 409215 block_no: 7270825 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 14842 time: 2022-05-20 15:25:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f8c072905eb6784caf76328598dce99e14018403deaa5fbbe0981302630c1d5Block Operator
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