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 7243154 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60910712 epoch_slot_no: 257912 block_no: 7242977 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 60534 time: 2022-05-13 21:23:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x067fc262e1cfbf54cdb0efe0653cf4e2367c8332d1cce49f85e9a9ba0c00d6f2Block Operator
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