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 7258724 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61237944 epoch_slot_no: 153144 block_no: 7258547 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 86447 time: 2022-05-17 16:17:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e748930ad1122a8ea0bd64f0b0d8c72ca80eaeed7e9e777313f864043b398bBlock Operator
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