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 7243104 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 60909700 epoch_slot_no: 256900 block_no: 7242927 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 30283 time: 2022-05-13 21:06:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da75e3a97229b60cd28125f898580c09e24a23ec5cb8bee49b9d61671bf424aBlock Operator
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