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 7243516 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60918345 epoch_slot_no: 265545 block_no: 7243339 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 82865 time: 2022-05-13 23:30:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c62eabe60807f06b8b1a853603649b38598a5727a2c81d49065b9880cc00f1Block Operator
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