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 7257217 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 61206619 epoch_slot_no: 121819 block_no: 7257040 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 12321 time: 2022-05-17 07:35:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc509406cca7b24bed67e364d7a03dfe40e35f7cd04b5ed629893e74d22f3c5c1Block Operator
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