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 7257324 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61208965 epoch_slot_no: 124165 block_no: 7257147 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 86046 time: 2022-05-17 08:14:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc07c50f6e55604d221e14306480b79ebf925a3579cacfad60313db4202ee77c3Block Operator
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