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 7258974 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 61243193 epoch_slot_no: 158393 block_no: 7258797 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 18465 time: 2022-05-17 17:44:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d87887e678a63c57adc2503f748b6717322c87e52ba363238005b9aa4f24f7aBlock Operator
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