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 7252537 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 61109254 epoch_slot_no: 24454 block_no: 7252360 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 76376 time: 2022-05-16 04:32:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae7a0c64d5bfed2a15abfa1a7654cf1c9eced976a901fb5eb8700696bdb81d6Block Operator
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