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 7247109 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 60994088 epoch_slot_no: 341288 block_no: 7246932 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 85814 time: 2022-05-14 20:32:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4098ab5e64aafb7915c4125a16eb7fa7dd9412fac11016a63626a08a57192008Block Operator
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