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 7246722 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 60986088 epoch_slot_no: 333288 block_no: 7246545 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 44558 time: 2022-05-14 18:19:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7480bc06c2be5b6c4b6ad82ff863762b3dcfaf4fc13b717693cd4d73307c14c5Block Operator
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