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 7248317 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 61019088 epoch_slot_no: 366288 block_no: 7248140 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 17150 time: 2022-05-15 03:29:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d41a8771ac7145c9ce2665504331eb3c94d47fc05697d96463bce3e1aa940b1Block Operator
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