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 7259879 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 61261952 epoch_slot_no: 177152 block_no: 7259702 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 60850 time: 2022-05-17 22:57:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe8142df76630b15516ae2372fdfcf207651a225c86a59b3df75d3b7ed59fe19Block Operator
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