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 7242831 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 60903559 epoch_slot_no: 250759 block_no: 7242654 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 33050 time: 2022-05-13 19:24:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51c85ad8d62356290cde60ea8a50ef56e3d707f932d2fe8b3b09662eaeec260aBlock Operator
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