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 7248353 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 61019627 epoch_slot_no: 366827 block_no: 7248176 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 21112 time: 2022-05-15 03:38:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x972392a3e3a53a7710cddbb0a8089ebee1d68964e43ac32ca2824e3700fc7cbbBlock Operator
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