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 7254626 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 61152671 epoch_slot_no: 67871 block_no: 7254449 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 87243 time: 2022-05-16 16:36:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x363dccb68414eb4148679b8a53712fa28507568dde6a180d0e9f52db5d604beeBlock Operator
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