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 7246495 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 60981396 epoch_slot_no: 328596 block_no: 7246318 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88331 time: 2022-05-14 17:01:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91de5de91aa2c1daba3ba387b3d3b473d934914e31de38c303617e0a60b8a618Block Operator
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