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 7252357 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 61105588 epoch_slot_no: 20788 block_no: 7252180 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 88840 time: 2022-05-16 03:31:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a8c0851431f3bf742177460ea63fd0dbabdf631228ef1526b1071ccd608ee74Block Operator
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