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 7258081 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 61224753 epoch_slot_no: 139953 block_no: 7257904 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 83779 time: 2022-05-17 12:37:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc87867c31ea44d553455b748f8cb2115b18c04ef7282e3e41961e4b1e97e94baBlock Operator
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