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 7242205 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 60890256 epoch_slot_no: 237456 block_no: 7242028 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 82098 time: 2022-05-13 15:42:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x204166025e187f3bad76035a841f23423b9dd6a02e82965e3e36965ee77242d2Block Operator
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