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 7247568 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 61004518 epoch_slot_no: 351718 block_no: 7247391 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 32836 time: 2022-05-14 23:26:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1e8dc8cfa024551a5799d64d22d6df298d32e3ae65bd86c07063d19aa3ca698Block Operator
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