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 7244419 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 60937802 epoch_slot_no: 285002 block_no: 7244242 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 41766 time: 2022-05-14 04:54:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8892c1c4ba4a41a786343e5e1bf54e15f24b7793b06d0e0cbd4dd75838e934fBlock Operator
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