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 7257258 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61207613 epoch_slot_no: 122813 block_no: 7257081 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 31852 time: 2022-05-17 07:51:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31625f9f428b3c033ab693b8e179c1328387cac427d9d73f3da6e80621556faaBlock Operator
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