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 7246837 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 119 slot_no: 60988540 epoch_slot_no: 335740 block_no: 7246660 slot_leader_id: 4735785 size: 88290 time: 2022-05-14 19:00:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x541159ecf5a33cf07dedcf0d3df7adf7f2cfbac31b97138ff16736ae81b569f5Block Operator
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