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 7257274 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 61207986 epoch_slot_no: 123186 block_no: 7257097 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 87930 time: 2022-05-17 07:57:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f72f4fb6751b606c0817484f6f9357855cb61e79cda37a8665c729fc915e20aBlock Operator
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