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 7251958 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 61096482 epoch_slot_no: 11682 block_no: 7251781 slot_leader_id: 5388193 size: 86638 time: 2022-05-16 00:59:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x537086d3599f493a035fb2d7c925715f4e7513e44fc116ce3bde945ab727cf7cBlock Operator
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