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 7230032 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 60636487 epoch_slot_no: 415687 block_no: 7229855 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 85265 time: 2022-05-10 17:12:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x391f87064ba4100208fc46a85d2585f29bb07f3cd375c80044805b177fbe551bBlock Operator
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