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 7246755 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 60986846 epoch_slot_no: 334046 block_no: 7246578 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 88545 time: 2022-05-14 18:32:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a285821349962b33ae5d57d338256a33c39cbbdcf47d2d722de2b26f99b156dBlock Operator
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