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 7242712 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 60901276 epoch_slot_no: 248476 block_no: 7242535 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 88640 time: 2022-05-13 18:46:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc4a0162cd596d028d7f5b490420cdd4cf39953028efef06b50b8a0859603578Block Operator
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