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 7245431 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 60958716 epoch_slot_no: 305916 block_no: 7245254 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 21642 time: 2022-05-14 10:43:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb031f6a6707072386576e9783b862c3865bd81b798e727a95209f08a6cf828efBlock Operator
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