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 7257893 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 61220759 epoch_slot_no: 135959 block_no: 7257716 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 52053 time: 2022-05-17 11:30:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0bf523280250ae0db70637e95a861de3bd3c9bbd654025d0a90acdaf9c6d082Block Operator
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