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 7246609 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 60983935 epoch_slot_no: 331135 block_no: 7246432 slot_leader_id: 7179578 size: 84044 time: 2022-05-14 17:43:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ac1ff7f65ee7c8062efe3a4994fec193a66ca093c56db8a7c48d935c375d06Block Operator
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