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 7247085 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 60993595 epoch_slot_no: 340795 block_no: 7246908 slot_leader_id: 4569295 size: 87234 time: 2022-05-14 20:24:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd7d1a23f2629f99efc0d4da843def558c294cbf60a78c0efc8789c17b09fef1Block Operator
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