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 7252356 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61105577 epoch_slot_no: 20777 block_no: 7252179 slot_leader_id: 4560329 size: 87918 time: 2022-05-16 03:31:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x179a6508baaae5a7b4a114505ba0a4ceda5880b9b8f9506edb42ec795c2319ecBlock Operator
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