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 7244698 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60943557 epoch_slot_no: 290757 block_no: 7244521 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 20030 time: 2022-05-14 06:30:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe25a2dbecbe13d90e4e1c28020b97981a6a7314d7645f2fe61f2054c9c8ddc4bBlock Operator
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