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 7251746 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 61091316 epoch_slot_no: 6516 block_no: 7251569 slot_leader_id: 5497979 size: 85933 time: 2022-05-15 23:33:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d47448c836156deb2ef95e25dc9497ea30c8c1042669af74c1c1bd2b2fbabbBlock Operator
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