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 7241887 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60882987 epoch_slot_no: 230187 block_no: 7241710 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 29513 time: 2022-05-13 13:41:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0860c34d5863450e2797c4d463e5bb7f41018fb4f1b7921f702dffe49f5d78aaBlock Operator
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