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 7240409 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 60853213 epoch_slot_no: 200413 block_no: 7240232 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 29126 time: 2022-05-13 05:25:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66d51fd0718d377f83d20d1d1b3d8d6815aec6c4b2510eee77ad62ab38807fb6Block Operator
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