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 7246405 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 60979698 epoch_slot_no: 326898 block_no: 7246228 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 88538 time: 2022-05-14 16:33:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d598fac5cfe82fd7b6d88ddc403f76da3da359f86b413fcbd55294ffe81d2d8Block Operator
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