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 7239743 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 219 slot_no: 60840098 epoch_slot_no: 187298 block_no: 7239566 slot_leader_id: 6947244 size: 87479 time: 2022-05-13 01:46:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x535cdb5b8336280234574952e3a8e451c7dad13711c2d0c7993c851590db51dfBlock Operator
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