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 7257253 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 61207526 epoch_slot_no: 122726 block_no: 7257076 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 83679 time: 2022-05-17 07:50:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b5ffa7f22c4561ee8b51187446d20035884708ee240579d9c68a511a838cacfBlock Operator
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