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 7246435 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 60980366 epoch_slot_no: 327566 block_no: 7246258 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 85965 time: 2022-05-14 16:44:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x829d44bdd1868bbc3788e083444734226b25abd9f431497c399f908a6b92c659Block Operator
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