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 7256372 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 61189401 epoch_slot_no: 104601 block_no: 7256195 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 10764 time: 2022-05-17 02:48:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe337bea4bba701fad4dc25096566a7f4334a6ebf0db1e28dd4468b58e32c1866Block Operator
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