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 7244700 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 60943591 epoch_slot_no: 290791 block_no: 7244523 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 54617 time: 2022-05-14 06:31:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a6aa0bcf93664c69d423fe97ad3b6da14f3ec6c35beb8e16bdf474908371fbBlock Operator
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