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 7244677 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 60943108 epoch_slot_no: 290308 block_no: 7244500 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 43706 time: 2022-05-14 06:23:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8cade80e0a279c21e13ba86aa13944837812a43c5188fef54b4b047cbfaeba2Block Operator
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