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 7257842 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 61219607 epoch_slot_no: 134807 block_no: 7257665 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 84487 time: 2022-05-17 11:11:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f331eb8f96932c029426d53f22b55137955de5467668a18ae6ce697d34fe1bBlock Operator
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