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 7246941 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 60990969 epoch_slot_no: 338169 block_no: 7246764 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 87256 time: 2022-05-14 19:41:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x683405f7eb662a5c6161b1844d332b60329d1a363a5f4f366499a559e06c848bBlock Operator
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