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 7239603 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 252 slot_no: 60836866 epoch_slot_no: 184066 block_no: 7239426 slot_leader_id: 5449482 size: 87569 time: 2022-05-13 00:52:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e06d1fd4af468bed9e038acd4c743d92588b7e88ab4b403ecafbde5f3a88751Block Operator
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