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 7258978 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61243250 epoch_slot_no: 158450 block_no: 7258801 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 84160 time: 2022-05-17 17:45:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23b7a48cdaa7743e56aa777ad31d4617d152d37500a6bc9534276d7400cde1b6Block Operator
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