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 7271516 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61504800 epoch_slot_no: 420000 block_no: 7271339 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 87901 time: 2022-05-20 18:24:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106b6739163518982fb7e0edea53ef227678b732367f10d870f4aac884262703Block Operator
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