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 7246240 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 60976348 epoch_slot_no: 323548 block_no: 7246063 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 59717 time: 2022-05-14 15:37:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae90c38cc277ab206c97136cfd4d9536acf14052eed01fe901b0b017c417bdfBlock Operator
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