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 7258771 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61238980 epoch_slot_no: 154180 block_no: 7258594 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 83897 time: 2022-05-17 16:34:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02153fe1952ac3cac7a6cdd65d7c3a2faefe30d182836e7cbfa48d958700ce0fBlock Operator
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