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 7259450 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 61253086 epoch_slot_no: 168286 block_no: 7259273 slot_leader_id: 5331941 size: 88118 time: 2022-05-17 20:29:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32b481f0763e003745c942c10f00fc6e95263f38cb53e91a4a77354c353a2ee4Block Operator
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