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 7243517 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 60918350 epoch_slot_no: 265550 block_no: 7243340 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 74927 time: 2022-05-13 23:30:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43df39d6d87f3eb4b95e68fc9ebd478a729c80f8007dd44093ad98c6ae2f61fcBlock Operator
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