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 7259631 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61257267 epoch_slot_no: 172467 block_no: 7259454 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 82796 time: 2022-05-17 21:39:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431fef690a62993b9c5def7ede15a5a0e24d65f59cda23cbe5395485dba23f06Block Operator
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