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 7242537 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 60897225 epoch_slot_no: 244425 block_no: 7242360 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 51040 time: 2022-05-13 17:38:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddc6241f6b1d218559c21dad9a6a50833ed9187d1d893a44cf1bff953f38231fBlock Operator
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