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 7245343 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 60956788 epoch_slot_no: 303988 block_no: 7245166 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 20076 time: 2022-05-14 10:11:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc8fb196f1036ba092221442b54eb91dc2e59e0ebf765c2e7ce576308a67bc1fBlock Operator
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