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 7243208 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 60911572 epoch_slot_no: 258772 block_no: 7243031 slot_leader_id: 7029656 size: 87375 time: 2022-05-13 21:37:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaddf13cd2311bdf72933e50aad6afb113b4bc30b9976ba47737b665c44e98eebBlock Operator
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