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 7246442 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 60980451 epoch_slot_no: 327651 block_no: 7246265 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 88264 time: 2022-05-14 16:45:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x570adcd279282b2828095092088ffa2ebe281e9aaf2c4128e4daa1ace5e81b42Block Operator
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