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 7256265 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61187283 epoch_slot_no: 102483 block_no: 7256088 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 24424 time: 2022-05-17 02:12:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a9a04f33bc896919fd03ed6082787dee4cdf4da56acd732c8c64447bd1185cBlock Operator
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