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 7259004 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 61243885 epoch_slot_no: 159085 block_no: 7258827 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 47751 time: 2022-05-17 17:56:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e8b7b6280edd018afc819d500e97e00e5a2926b69f0be66e1c15bf6475ca1ddBlock Operator
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