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 7251161 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 61078984 epoch_slot_no: 426184 block_no: 7250984 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 88874 time: 2022-05-15 20:07:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x924eb3bfccfd7b8aa12f7cbc6a7b5b9a0b46a9500031c93dd0e3776053097682Block Operator
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