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 7244908 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 60947872 epoch_slot_no: 295072 block_no: 7244731 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 39861 time: 2022-05-14 07:42:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e5728e38599b198b742c0bcb2b79a2b66490cecf2f09c92db8460844f8a44cdBlock Operator
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