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 7257998 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 61223145 epoch_slot_no: 138345 block_no: 7257821 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 88280 time: 2022-05-17 12:10:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee0ae90143c977ec8fd1cd169d3324dcbbae086299a217e66b0ba4b85ec703dBlock Operator
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