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 7243081 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 60909180 epoch_slot_no: 256380 block_no: 7242904 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 16296 time: 2022-05-13 20:57:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8673ae2e93392da313f00ddfee537290867fe16d50d2cd3c7a0440bf884f0809Block Operator
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