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 7259063 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 61244606 epoch_slot_no: 159806 block_no: 7258886 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 36969 time: 2022-05-17 18:08:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca8cafd43c89d10b3620d5d91c0331d210278488fddb5c6cfba6b6eee614cf88Block Operator
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