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 7246515 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 60981904 epoch_slot_no: 329104 block_no: 7246338 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 88272 time: 2022-05-14 17:09:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9349f2ede2e97b2f9c8915b3939ac7de0e6f2ac0d6801880d70f098760c64ed6Block Operator
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