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 7243632 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 156 slot_no: 60920760 epoch_slot_no: 267960 block_no: 7243455 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 88072 time: 2022-05-14 00:10:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2570cfa06216191d4880c41bf6d0e4ab8a7a0a4fd1721faee1bd9201d8cfcc8aBlock Operator
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