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 7240273 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60850720 epoch_slot_no: 197920 block_no: 7240096 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 82608 time: 2022-05-13 04:43:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x319326453a4e4cbac094174d5f6a9ab5f814bbd66dfa94a9b34e73b3d0b53bb0Block Operator
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