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 7256668 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 61195018 epoch_slot_no: 110218 block_no: 7256491 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 9323 time: 2022-05-17 04:21:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357cdb436ec78867d954682fd9db6bd527986c5aedc5e59b6af68334e8803fa6Block Operator
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