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 7246674 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 60985235 epoch_slot_no: 332435 block_no: 7246497 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 86444 time: 2022-05-14 18:05:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6337f6544ceb56aba9995ead36f92f7d9a592be2b6b85f8d8468f917826ac98eBlock Operator
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