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 7257164 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 61205238 epoch_slot_no: 120438 block_no: 7256987 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 37288 time: 2022-05-17 07:12:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a8e18548c56aa130b86124bef2e420ef12367b4406c2873839d577b09b6c3a3Block Operator
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