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 7252421 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 61106674 epoch_slot_no: 21874 block_no: 7252244 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 85641 time: 2022-05-16 03:49:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x997cad753254fecda61962bd2e1f0b9785ce6bd0786b0baa2815c17457214ab8Block Operator
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