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 7244208 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 60933490 epoch_slot_no: 280690 block_no: 7244031 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 31711 time: 2022-05-14 03:43:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf005914ac826d82b77f93c3ba201cbf9c0389c0b274017d06653338a8d97ad35Block Operator
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