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 7243614 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 245 slot_no: 60920321 epoch_slot_no: 267521 block_no: 7243437 slot_leader_id: 5568203 size: 84698 time: 2022-05-14 00:03:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de7cd6eb8b925b7c52ec416224d9c3437673a393f885eb6abc40763636c8bd0Block Operator
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