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 7248248 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61017677 epoch_slot_no: 364877 block_no: 7248071 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 88610 time: 2022-05-15 03:06:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x293b0a342df2b2e8d7986ece235e2b1c0ce4a3c973139c612ec0fa40dfc9605fBlock Operator
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