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 7259729 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61258895 epoch_slot_no: 174095 block_no: 7259552 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 24315 time: 2022-05-17 22:06:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31788c3beba441c763f50be7d0855e853aef8b4fb6537eb6498edd9fbf2ed238Block Operator
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