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 7243884 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 60926660 epoch_slot_no: 273860 block_no: 7243707 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 1451 time: 2022-05-14 01:49:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9917739b47f91383e6bd29ba9676e445e7ec908466b0ad7e4a23b4a452431e7Block Operator
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