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 7254141 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 61141512 epoch_slot_no: 56712 block_no: 7253964 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 85223 time: 2022-05-16 13:30:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabff81a5bc90d40564600afd87b719871282aa7cef88e377d2af5bbf4a7b8badBlock Operator
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