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 7246373 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 60979124 epoch_slot_no: 326324 block_no: 7246196 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 88788 time: 2022-05-14 16:23:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x442fd396b15bdc67b5859a2796bd9a0dde4c8a4324778d2a821dc78a89a875ddBlock Operator
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