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 7257372 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61209917 epoch_slot_no: 125117 block_no: 7257195 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 49954 time: 2022-05-17 08:30:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x602738e200210a8c89f47c920ee75b830d245d835397a3b6b7d6f326d6c82216Block Operator
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