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 7240573 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 60856550 epoch_slot_no: 203750 block_no: 7240396 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 58722 time: 2022-05-13 06:20:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06e640df412ceec77ec4571e8599ab96cd8447e76454334495bc6219ab684a7aBlock Operator
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