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 7242826 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 60903466 epoch_slot_no: 250666 block_no: 7242649 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 85991 time: 2022-05-13 19:22:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c7af5f584cea60a3163dc4df10e9b7456498dc1fa9dc34213bf0927eee4b9bBlock Operator
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