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 7240251 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 60850223 epoch_slot_no: 197423 block_no: 7240074 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 26541 time: 2022-05-13 04:35:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4443d6e6f68a36502fafc079758d28a5cd337f2221d619abe42cb9252c85341fBlock Operator
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