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 7247265 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 60998075 epoch_slot_no: 345275 block_no: 7247088 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 50338 time: 2022-05-14 21:39:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab658b33fc2ab9a777fa25bc516bd6923d99f23ab524112b9b2f337d1642c6a2Block Operator
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