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 7248801 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 61029232 epoch_slot_no: 376432 block_no: 7248624 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 14292 time: 2022-05-15 06:18:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf72197f36c3c1d4e01aa482df6446687362d4beda9bfe97a132ffc455449145Block Operator
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