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 7244314 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 60935487 epoch_slot_no: 282687 block_no: 7244137 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 39918 time: 2022-05-14 04:16:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x907777d0f20b0beac2fe89e3c76833bf1244201dd3919bb05ef236893bac13d4Block Operator
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