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 7249042 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61034258 epoch_slot_no: 381458 block_no: 7248865 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 62414 time: 2022-05-15 07:42:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5edf61671bab0e53e06a996e52cf8c208a86b40dc41c0dae0e9f3da79db0f9daBlock Operator
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