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 7246303 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 60977689 epoch_slot_no: 324889 block_no: 7246126 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 12905 time: 2022-05-14 15:59:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb44c1b4a7c723d34cbf836d73217458062a67095102058dfc7f2203dcfe673bBlock Operator
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