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 7248249 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61017684 epoch_slot_no: 364884 block_no: 7248072 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 82288 time: 2022-05-15 03:06:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe12ff48ce9b1fef57da9c3a172994696f7689bf83cda9c2088eee646173417e7Block Operator
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