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 7229432 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 60623936 epoch_slot_no: 403136 block_no: 7229255 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 88491 time: 2022-05-10 13:43:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6492f61242b484b3b96887cee02aff8d5b03308eb779f194cf4d6178b8ad4459Block Operator
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