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 7251790 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61092325 epoch_slot_no: 7525 block_no: 7251613 slot_leader_id: 6087703 size: 88513 time: 2022-05-15 23:50:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2eddffd9086d7cdebd7ea0a2b13e998f9bb0ed475774df772ab0d5eadc77343Block Operator
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