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 7259207 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 61247956 epoch_slot_no: 163156 block_no: 7259030 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 87370 time: 2022-05-17 19:04:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48786b13f097920785d453488ed3cf23d44daab8ef0ba00ff9c26254e43e4208Block Operator
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