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 7257700 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 61216552 epoch_slot_no: 131752 block_no: 7257523 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 32996 time: 2022-05-17 10:20:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8671d0d626b54bdde0f8c0fb6bbca13e8b413a77bf54323ed8248c1dd68cde0aBlock Operator
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