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 7240572 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60856513 epoch_slot_no: 203713 block_no: 7240395 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 54076 time: 2022-05-13 06:20:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8735fc83a40886af494146ae6f8421f16535495a33a984beb057e08a1f1d759fBlock Operator
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