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 7252874 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 61116539 epoch_slot_no: 31739 block_no: 7252697 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 88374 time: 2022-05-16 06:33:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08f5e76a94a14be2ce489b56185c7c99bb39c1f19186c016cd875870ffa1b98cBlock Operator
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