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 7243429 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60916108 epoch_slot_no: 263308 block_no: 7243252 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 61490 time: 2022-05-13 22:53:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e9ec592ab717a6fab9f548fc5c35a68a5d752415a26b1e2a1c18d7024d5c3feBlock Operator
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