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 7253398 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 61126912 epoch_slot_no: 42112 block_no: 7253221 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 80231 time: 2022-05-16 09:26:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21f5fc0fc34adcf991d7f37339248d1d79e837cef8fe4afd4b6f5eafe31cd111Block Operator
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