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 7242168 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 60889364 epoch_slot_no: 236564 block_no: 7241991 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 51797 time: 2022-05-13 15:27:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eae1c30901696e4f103b877bd76f603ba7a69c3cc94d0372a580a7e85aac2b0Block Operator
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