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 7242254 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 60891289 epoch_slot_no: 238489 block_no: 7242077 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 85637 time: 2022-05-13 15:59:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x168d9fe9d543c527aac4eee9ab4ef9e19e3051f6e8f241f5d93ee1aa240870b3Block Operator
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