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 7251404 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61083741 epoch_slot_no: 430941 block_no: 7251227 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 88501 time: 2022-05-15 21:27:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x570bc8b213d242ac48beca6120dca38ee3af7c1e04b131168d33fcd2fe26b1f6Block Operator
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