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 7246684 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 60985412 epoch_slot_no: 332612 block_no: 7246507 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 87543 time: 2022-05-14 18:08:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7ea88124962fc2eabbb584f37c87c3429f085cdfd4265b2b30a2f1fc5d5548fBlock Operator
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