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 7254174 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61142073 epoch_slot_no: 57273 block_no: 7253997 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 86938 time: 2022-05-16 13:39:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0f9cef6bba482245fce7ba5d7b587e0d3ca263f14a64a07d7c66939d712aafbBlock Operator
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