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 7242795 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60902784 epoch_slot_no: 249984 block_no: 7242618 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 31776 time: 2022-05-13 19:11:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c01b8316e3a22c689a3002071bb6b5c3f07a3227c4eaa4c82813877704f181Block Operator
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