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 7257714 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61216861 epoch_slot_no: 132061 block_no: 7257537 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 60796 time: 2022-05-17 10:25:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8c4d7dc969643648df6677366d5955f65a71f54912b651ab074b2b9b4a86819Block Operator
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