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 7242577 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 60898097 epoch_slot_no: 245297 block_no: 7242400 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 82654 time: 2022-05-13 17:53:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd71120e0e79a666ed1d7cdfbb0a7faae03df9660cfba1bf7ebc0959b21192bBlock Operator
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