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 7241417 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 60873615 epoch_slot_no: 220815 block_no: 7241240 slot_leader_id: 6985545 size: 18877 time: 2022-05-13 11:05:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d3a3aadd212ed7fa9b691ac8817da514a37fe90f1c843318c5420fcf2099f9Block Operator
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