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 7240386 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 60852812 epoch_slot_no: 200012 block_no: 7240209 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 60369 time: 2022-05-13 05:18:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x869cf9ae30c43ae7c5514855ae004de34c6500d901690580c39405c1e08f3160Block Operator
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