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 7257931 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 61221706 epoch_slot_no: 136906 block_no: 7257754 slot_leader_id: 7197012 size: 84910 time: 2022-05-17 11:46:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7f185e3fa96ea553073ed861dfe563d2676e4433cd966c11737e4154baffe63Block Operator
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