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 7253208 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61123178 epoch_slot_no: 38378 block_no: 7253031 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 71776 time: 2022-05-16 08:24:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb88e2b7b6c135be6f8be6ce8e872ce6a995572c625f1259ec17c50dd46675738Block Operator
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