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 7247720 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61007673 epoch_slot_no: 354873 block_no: 7247543 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 70799 time: 2022-05-15 00:19:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a259b5858955f6d8d2cfc42f467de8d17551c42bafde1388694e3dc30a7cef8Block Operator
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