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 7253650 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 61132022 epoch_slot_no: 47222 block_no: 7253473 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 10111 time: 2022-05-16 10:51:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8471bdc95b748589fe4f6bc528b8f260d2baf07a7c96cffdf7d46dab327da07Block Operator
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