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 7256713 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61195999 epoch_slot_no: 111199 block_no: 7256536 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 69640 time: 2022-05-17 04:38:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d7bf383824c9947f9d3c7d37b20b8e52407debd556c572005a5f88d8e5be76Block Operator
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