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 7258397 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61231119 epoch_slot_no: 146319 block_no: 7258220 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 83107 time: 2022-05-17 14:23:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c8de70348c4e5e2e7d4393171ec217cfbc4b10bcb7e82622dc40e07b94d453Block Operator
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