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 7252699 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 61112482 epoch_slot_no: 27682 block_no: 7252522 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 68246 time: 2022-05-16 05:26:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d7506c2f4cd7aa7b75f39a98e006ca206c5b1738901ceca3ca30c036ce7457fBlock Operator
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