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 7253293 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 61124817 epoch_slot_no: 40017 block_no: 7253116 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 40763 time: 2022-05-16 08:51:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbefb7224c09b888ba5a3aabcfcd0d57104d39dda9bce460fa73a7ce4f781d7ebBlock Operator
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