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 7246421 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 60980112 epoch_slot_no: 327312 block_no: 7246244 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 85476 time: 2022-05-14 16:40:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7662b574884a787d4c964924e8de8e513150aa50bf519d403389194ce208ba6dBlock Operator
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