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 7246782 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 60987298 epoch_slot_no: 334498 block_no: 7246605 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 87536 time: 2022-05-14 18:39:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2dbdb2e727cb2a3d674e0c060f2015b7bfe89b5a7c0f616f2fa89232a8573c9Block Operator
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