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 7258773 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 61239011 epoch_slot_no: 154211 block_no: 7258596 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 88583 time: 2022-05-17 16:35:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9847a054afa41a4a10bbbf16a51983a6b326bfb57782dc20a1774ed8559abd2fBlock Operator
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