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 7271585 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 61506135 epoch_slot_no: 421335 block_no: 7271408 slot_leader_id: 7260861 size: 37439 time: 2022-05-20 18:47:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcc5bdf926bb34fb152fae982dd55535f0d2813386550eeba8f0ded03f3f07afBlock Operator
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