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 7251411 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 61083938 epoch_slot_no: 431138 block_no: 7251234 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 84074 time: 2022-05-15 21:30:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20fdee157da5bc8e023a5c94b9cecec1bea9ce31fa1b762291beb08da92434d9Block Operator
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