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 7245195 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 60953616 epoch_slot_no: 300816 block_no: 7245018 slot_leader_id: 7179532 size: 20963 time: 2022-05-14 09:18:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83ff08b8b14d4983f4029dc0c72d563b1793e385d9af2a49a4c93ecb750631d5Block Operator
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