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 7257862 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 61220097 epoch_slot_no: 135297 block_no: 7257685 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 80834 time: 2022-05-17 11:19:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeea4c298b6a591eb13098ecfd77c503f1db583339d7061ce471078b95158e435Block Operator
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