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 7248010 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 61012670 epoch_slot_no: 359870 block_no: 7247833 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 51035 time: 2022-05-15 01:42:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x180dc3bbfcce9a08566b4675220a23a6d8ad5da3eb3b995366e03b9bc14eae88Block Operator
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