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 7258971 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 61243154 epoch_slot_no: 158354 block_no: 7258794 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 88218 time: 2022-05-17 17:44:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bac5577ad8c3ada9645499fb09dc720af899e3eb6c6c222fdedec03afe687adBlock Operator
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