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 7259694 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61258230 epoch_slot_no: 173430 block_no: 7259517 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 63039 time: 2022-05-17 21:55:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c8964d551fa0ad0420728ab54a42514ec235a505fc017fc191469ae3ea6d65eBlock Operator
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