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 7257046 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61202777 epoch_slot_no: 117977 block_no: 7256869 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 38020 time: 2022-05-17 06:31:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff602128234f7d9aa0f0c8e204decb9308e26051e1fe9de58c585cceadc0b3c7Block Operator
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