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 7253475 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61128720 epoch_slot_no: 43920 block_no: 7253298 slot_leader_id: 6358989 size: 29404 time: 2022-05-16 09:56:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91e0a9da4c71dfaa5f28678f9d4fbd0823271f352ca5d7a383cfa7d33372ec11Block Operator
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