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 7258878 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 61241241 epoch_slot_no: 156441 block_no: 7258701 slot_leader_id: 5155461 size: 80352 time: 2022-05-17 17:12:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e7f6b24310c9e06cf0a242fe0659ed1dd689e79f62d3af074f379c27af7f8aBlock Operator
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