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 7244531 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 60940152 epoch_slot_no: 287352 block_no: 7244354 slot_leader_id: 4669641 size: 7779 time: 2022-05-14 05:34:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb45000a2ab32770df1103af668c51cee96bb19430cea63580a68296f294aba5Block Operator
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