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 7271730 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61509074 epoch_slot_no: 424274 block_no: 7271553 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 85477 time: 2022-05-20 19:36:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43e4d4b9eb4cd738d575d7b729135af6eda9babaa9c3b19d511ed47e100670edBlock Operator
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