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 7253259 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 61124219 epoch_slot_no: 39419 block_no: 7253082 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 20646 time: 2022-05-16 08:41:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4155a861aa0b00b2b753d714bf9b71605a660c67feadfea5c4d173f5c6070e7dBlock Operator
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