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 7243568 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 60919378 epoch_slot_no: 266578 block_no: 7243391 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 20416 time: 2022-05-13 23:47:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33627abb807ac7175c6713027fb01eb0ccce89659d71dc67622142d7af31f3b9Block Operator
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