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 7259074 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 61244933 epoch_slot_no: 160133 block_no: 7258897 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 85775 time: 2022-05-17 18:13:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe11a5314c96f200b8b0eafacf72be45aaabadeaa99c6279889cd607097771fBlock Operator
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