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 7257608 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 61214629 epoch_slot_no: 129829 block_no: 7257431 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 30355 time: 2022-05-17 09:48:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c8f38fb3886f47ba3d5af6da60672f0d4bbd4686a7ee87afd1694f91f00fa0aBlock Operator
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