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 7245102 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60951586 epoch_slot_no: 298786 block_no: 7244925 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 88350 time: 2022-05-14 08:44:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23bc780aa671e3a048f190bd4036e841c0b2d237aa3f7d152b98a6f9f8bfb2a8Block Operator
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