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 7248184 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 61016174 epoch_slot_no: 363374 block_no: 7248007 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 31125 time: 2022-05-15 02:41:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x328d4096929ddee7b5cd14e073728884d1f2a35c6f90caa631295b96ac2f755cBlock Operator
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