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 7252274 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 61103664 epoch_slot_no: 18864 block_no: 7252097 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 88700 time: 2022-05-16 02:59:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x714058c3808d22203c8233f57dd186ade2ea60b8b72f5839cf28cf8964b45e69Block Operator
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