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 7252344 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 61105367 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 7252167 slot_leader_id: 6953610 size: 87723 time: 2022-05-16 03:27:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb08e318a37bd68f1f885a45f4cb3e685f1aa92ee4076ef8868832f6b43f13e7aBlock Operator
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