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 7258874 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61241208 epoch_slot_no: 156408 block_no: 7258697 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 40373 time: 2022-05-17 17:11:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47e79248b9d5d7aa29bd1e586e7792ca7eba55b80d50c35d98c7c821bc6bbe77Block Operator
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