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 7257322 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61208911 epoch_slot_no: 124111 block_no: 7257145 slot_leader_id: 5518102 size: 24987 time: 2022-05-17 08:13:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6b809abb102d0c093197f080db354c51ec59104bec3f6befdef975697388be2Block Operator
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