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 7254257 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 61143901 epoch_slot_no: 59101 block_no: 7254080 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 88537 time: 2022-05-16 14:09:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86afb279cb84728a92690661f1934eaa69ca8e6a6d2f64664ee328b2c961934aBlock Operator
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