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 7245262 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60954978 epoch_slot_no: 302178 block_no: 7245085 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 22657 time: 2022-05-14 09:41:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df6216318e033ad2aea166a26a7558f20ea64923a8365835ceb14ddd5b4c6e8Block Operator
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