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 7256879 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 61199254 epoch_slot_no: 114454 block_no: 7256702 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 72546 time: 2022-05-17 05:32:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde4646a6027d3c944d0ab23e6855eb34789573e0409775cce5ca762ddeb15a6fBlock Operator
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