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 7259015 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61244031 epoch_slot_no: 159231 block_no: 7258838 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 7177 time: 2022-05-17 17:58:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7885ce1e0a090b1137303ffc00e7dba714d155e1de0548bc7ab848c79e5420a3Block Operator
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