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 7250485 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 61064860 epoch_slot_no: 412060 block_no: 7250308 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 88552 time: 2022-05-15 16:12:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe332f85230a1d03419b7b9c5a6ca3d4aea56923d5be0a4390916c5553893eaa1Block Operator
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