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 7244853 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 60946596 epoch_slot_no: 293796 block_no: 7244676 slot_leader_id: 7046900 size: 47340 time: 2022-05-14 07:21:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e5ec32b578f93bb684305c4d5b6f21ff29d089a069985901b2e52ec9682809aBlock Operator
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