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 7241687 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 60878890 epoch_slot_no: 226090 block_no: 7241510 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 43818 time: 2022-05-13 12:33:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8e385f49bdf2ac63f5bdbba4c1c6f1cef27fa875e2abbe79bd696bdd8038f4aBlock Operator
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