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 7257876 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 61220505 epoch_slot_no: 135705 block_no: 7257699 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 86041 time: 2022-05-17 11:26:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf48dc7e5b9dea19f7ccdc325a2a95c56d54f7fc80ec922c627d0a04066e76fd3Block Operator
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