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 7245354 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 60957180 epoch_slot_no: 304380 block_no: 7245177 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 85298 time: 2022-05-14 10:17:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c3831dd41ee109b885d007149a77ddc33f38da7e113c5acdc3953ecb4452bf1Block Operator
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