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 7258543 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61234029 epoch_slot_no: 149229 block_no: 7258366 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 76245 time: 2022-05-17 15:12:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9800f314b7a9405d5c3cf1e2e1916b958d585514b1f77c5a90af79c7ca93c001Block Operator
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