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 7245260 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 60954949 epoch_slot_no: 302149 block_no: 7245083 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 55197 time: 2022-05-14 09:40:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93cf1048c742aa72fda1d54a6139f1b4b6e7ab77491a03dbeb92ee2674873bc2Block Operator
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