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 7258980 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 61243407 epoch_slot_no: 158607 block_no: 7258803 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 88522 time: 2022-05-17 17:48:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0414e1bbd71191fe503c250a60028439b1146e46aef925c7718e5ec25e322b9Block Operator
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