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 7243238 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 60912234 epoch_slot_no: 259434 block_no: 7243061 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 86013 time: 2022-05-13 21:48:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44bb3129e97e950a1e161246a6e953555a9602958cf0fa44b4d2506ddd266f9dBlock Operator
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