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 7258985 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 61243500 epoch_slot_no: 158700 block_no: 7258808 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 88468 time: 2022-05-17 17:49:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b3b6b025bcf0858732494e8513288bec3821a0b9a9513651acd3ebbb52fb397Block Operator
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