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 7246699 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 60985662 epoch_slot_no: 332862 block_no: 7246522 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 83662 time: 2022-05-14 18:12:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c3e06f0c71a298c9cf9f4446799e27f77c02e4ccbb9337e41407b1de21770b7Block Operator
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