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 7259688 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 61258076 epoch_slot_no: 173276 block_no: 7259511 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 38485 time: 2022-05-17 21:52:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf55ca2c06bfbc75d9b29423b7f114ac1f5397f2abb5c300f64ca1de23e6852a4Block Operator
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