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 7242654 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 60899873 epoch_slot_no: 247073 block_no: 7242477 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 44642 time: 2022-05-13 18:22:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66374ec225b14d3a6dbb051e130a936bb8d0852927f30bd763b700d4c1cf1037Block Operator
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