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 7255253 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 61165811 epoch_slot_no: 81011 block_no: 7255076 slot_leader_id: 6024627 size: 78600 time: 2022-05-16 20:15:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x885cbe3cb71423c873a686f1d43aa7f5134c7437950a2a494faa6cbfa4a40bb1Block Operator
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