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 7271825 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 61510828 epoch_slot_no: 426028 block_no: 7271648 slot_leader_id: 7197012 size: 75568 time: 2022-05-20 20:05:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4d19a96cd6e42c2caaca0f6b5f4714bba65c0be6143426b1c9d28c38aea9005Block Operator
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