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 7257859 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 61220014 epoch_slot_no: 135214 block_no: 7257682 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 39680 time: 2022-05-17 11:18:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x454d8879e4b7f8bfe7b4ce59c2b1000d89a3520c2d0440946088df39021d3ce9Block Operator
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