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 7242514 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 60896654 epoch_slot_no: 243854 block_no: 7242337 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 12418 time: 2022-05-13 17:29:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec6a72bf1c2f77a3fcf6724ecbcfaef53989f98e0023b7e45d0ac14f1dbd5b52Block Operator
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