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 7243647 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 60921081 epoch_slot_no: 268281 block_no: 7243470 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 37953 time: 2022-05-14 00:16:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c3e1dd6f2d929842f9b0d429b55d447a5d8fd46baa52379c3e450b6c6dc52faBlock Operator
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