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 7245622 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 60962836 epoch_slot_no: 310036 block_no: 7245445 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 65919 time: 2022-05-14 11:52:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8776197c46949d79b96ce61819e4c9bdc4cb09f636f994ecd18833055d2f20eBlock Operator
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