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 7254448 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 61148309 epoch_slot_no: 63509 block_no: 7254271 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 88789 time: 2022-05-16 15:23:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad0e86110a7ba7198b4617be42b1e5535f7dbef78acc37d2709ea8af48d6fc0eBlock Operator
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