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 7242637 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 60899563 epoch_slot_no: 246763 block_no: 7242460 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 61242 time: 2022-05-13 18:17:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1be2e9fb7eb96685ce68dcdcbc64d223cd037da3c77c0909d059aea8a7b04ba9Block Operator
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