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 7243189 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 60911313 epoch_slot_no: 258513 block_no: 7243012 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 23281 time: 2022-05-13 21:33:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98facc1b34011f6ae5c1bc7bc3dbd6b6385f110fd48544273deb0c18b1acda4dBlock Operator
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