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 7257160 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 61205170 epoch_slot_no: 120370 block_no: 7256983 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 40108 time: 2022-05-17 07:11:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x956cbdeb4eed2a6b143b590f23c2e3ad301cdb7ffcd326564fa6f1373d00948fBlock Operator
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