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 7241896 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 60883188 epoch_slot_no: 230388 block_no: 7241719 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 57152 time: 2022-05-13 13:44:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc578245b2fb301434eaa5297761935cb7df98c43dae50dcd1b7e043f516e1bBlock Operator
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