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 7246563 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 60982849 epoch_slot_no: 330049 block_no: 7246386 slot_leader_id: 6499096 size: 86865 time: 2022-05-14 17:25:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994cdcbe2011b408952d3fb7223af4f6fb0d002bbbd3e9e189614f16c3249b5bBlock Operator
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