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 7242873 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 60904242 epoch_slot_no: 251442 block_no: 7242696 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 50783 time: 2022-05-13 19:35:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x647523802854995a3a3121635a0f7cfeb305ce0bd9f1b4c8e226fa2ea7942e21Block Operator
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