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 7256539 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61192561 epoch_slot_no: 107761 block_no: 7256362 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 33039 time: 2022-05-17 03:40:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68334bc051793aeaa704b692e221e49cc1f3fbc997ea46ccd09c25e8e14e863bBlock Operator
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