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 7246840 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 60988662 epoch_slot_no: 335862 block_no: 7246663 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 88679 time: 2022-05-14 19:02:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90906f1ad0be28d6a4d061c8d89de0dc39fd602490dbd1a4eb2196490f3a48efBlock Operator
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