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 7246048 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 60972404 epoch_slot_no: 319604 block_no: 7245871 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 55503 time: 2022-05-14 14:31:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde9ead1582c4f6a045910ccf8be0a80c5a6af1606301ab9c436c8d8972a5578bBlock Operator
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