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 7254487 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 61149432 epoch_slot_no: 64632 block_no: 7254310 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 86275 time: 2022-05-16 15:42:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01207271aa1f1a339c31fd3e53d07bec0ed5426b1fb87132c13cf11d6db50e07Block Operator
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