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 7247299 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 60999000 epoch_slot_no: 346200 block_no: 7247122 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 75612 time: 2022-05-14 21:54:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd804666603f3b513e852f46160027787bac145804f8f9de780f6f444f004723Block Operator
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