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 7244268 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 60934854 epoch_slot_no: 282054 block_no: 7244091 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 46304 time: 2022-05-14 04:05:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf068ceee4579ce1526daa4597f92c6d6f1ce5d03d73b96d728f60e1b386b431eBlock Operator
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