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 7255658 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61174245 epoch_slot_no: 89445 block_no: 7255481 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 41599 time: 2022-05-16 22:35:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1278c71861c91f0b7a759a6a3e5c9aa4e3d829ec308eae358c292b6d512becb0Block Operator
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