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 7240320 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60851737 epoch_slot_no: 198937 block_no: 7240143 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 18157 time: 2022-05-13 05:00:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2406953ed2ec2aea8b72ba6859b244ff6a0fb12b7e821c0f52b8967d8e12d580Block Operator
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