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 7250015 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 61055033 epoch_slot_no: 402233 block_no: 7249838 slot_leader_id: 5077176 size: 86566 time: 2022-05-15 13:28:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a0a88bf6a2f4ec214ab3edaff1e382688f340b84089c866f50feadd0e9185d2Block Operator
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