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 7244591 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 60941549 epoch_slot_no: 288749 block_no: 7244414 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 45318 time: 2022-05-14 05:57:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x681bdb08f80756200864615e7f12a2f1246a8375dc0b1277a905d4f93f3da82dBlock Operator
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