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 7246103 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 60973715 epoch_slot_no: 320915 block_no: 7245926 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 86265 time: 2022-05-14 14:53:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3042d29b7a7b71439e82a4c2a2b65282b3a3293056177112ecb5217d3d25df1Block Operator
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