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 7249475 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61043854 epoch_slot_no: 391054 block_no: 7249298 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 22794 time: 2022-05-15 10:22:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ba902f5fc85f0bd29c6da0e7996eb26fbfd06d2123906c1db130dddc7f0317Block Operator
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