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 7254163 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 61141870 epoch_slot_no: 57070 block_no: 7253986 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 88569 time: 2022-05-16 13:36:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0065cd689989d521a7fb69ef2e72f6c3b1ea1126d63495ebf7ea4469eca4ba1eBlock Operator
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