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 7256298 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 61187973 epoch_slot_no: 103173 block_no: 7256121 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 88851 time: 2022-05-17 02:24:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8dc5c1ce3d577d8425a74235e5eb3c7ca1ad4ebb2fa0507505a45b3b1e17c74Block Operator
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