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 7259972 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61264061 epoch_slot_no: 179261 block_no: 7259795 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 36905 time: 2022-05-17 23:32:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84a4c4c99d1e11f87db8ddb8ae3451bc05f00981d2795786e9d395caa89085a1Block Operator
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