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 7246818 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60988096 epoch_slot_no: 335296 block_no: 7246641 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 78369 time: 2022-05-14 18:53:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3195c8c035c0446e0a1678be230d73bcc076f3932a4cceb141a6d95de9bad690Block Operator
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