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 7255257 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 61165874 epoch_slot_no: 81074 block_no: 7255080 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 4458 time: 2022-05-16 20:16:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d40a857e80874151cef16bd690c02de9050e1ad7a6dab04f3c58ccafd86a3d5Block Operator
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