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 7257508 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 61212715 epoch_slot_no: 127915 block_no: 7257331 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 78200 time: 2022-05-17 09:16:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf468a4dfa37e192de401c99374391b7d29a07d17adee0b4c810a05e02bb1cd9dBlock Operator
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