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 7246857 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 60988978 epoch_slot_no: 336178 block_no: 7246680 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 84283 time: 2022-05-14 19:07:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78089559baa76287dd13c839df9b479956c4256b164d5b42f65d47415615774cBlock Operator
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