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 7246345 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 60978545 epoch_slot_no: 325745 block_no: 7246168 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 86079 time: 2022-05-14 16:13:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x351bddb00c907f93aa3c93c32d6e60625569c529edbfb91efbdafcf4dd04a1f1Block Operator
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