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 7257288 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61208224 epoch_slot_no: 123424 block_no: 7257111 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 36473 time: 2022-05-17 08:01:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c76980753062ff6ed0512a18448de55ccae79d21745682d5d64fd7a9e511e1bBlock Operator
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