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 7240897 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 60863261 epoch_slot_no: 210461 block_no: 7240720 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 84957 time: 2022-05-13 08:12:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x407d5b4f9de995525f1f21e4670d55bbb1c809c33a379a0e9fea1daeffe025a7Block Operator
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