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 7255173 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61164360 epoch_slot_no: 79560 block_no: 7254996 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 78245 time: 2022-05-16 19:50:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a2b81d71234ca72e563f8ffc381b6fd1ab21f21d9a3b4eefcef14cdbd966bdcBlock Operator
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