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 7253258 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61124215 epoch_slot_no: 39415 block_no: 7253081 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 25466 time: 2022-05-16 08:41:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb42a2b959e950f768a10cc349ef143158f4e08e17f36abda2d46877ab6546d75Block Operator
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