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 7243472 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 60917005 epoch_slot_no: 264205 block_no: 7243295 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 88045 time: 2022-05-13 23:08:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb49bc69bf7b24ab258b28afc6c1637480bb6fd58a1e7bf947c5c2859d33fc07aBlock Operator
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