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 7247883 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61010361 epoch_slot_no: 357561 block_no: 7247706 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 83798 time: 2022-05-15 01:04:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcab2207421754adebcbd6ff78b7186b5bdf7f11d8e91ce4d7e6d6ddeb8840230Block Operator
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