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 7246665 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60985062 epoch_slot_no: 332262 block_no: 7246488 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 87074 time: 2022-05-14 18:02:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ddf9d0e7636165702d050ea3989c32c88bb1798562c6caae60c11cc7555da32Block Operator
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