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 7251033 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 61076296 epoch_slot_no: 423496 block_no: 7250856 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 88564 time: 2022-05-15 19:23:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcef5ece8b50ed1fe79163984e0f44947390e1ffab7c230099c9c704938c45e36Block Operator
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