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 7244582 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 60941388 epoch_slot_no: 288588 block_no: 7244405 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 40275 time: 2022-05-14 05:54:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x636725b9ec2e8cb911cf27fb811f56c0d3d9309b4b16559f38365e78cae43b7dBlock Operator
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