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 7230085 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 60637689 epoch_slot_no: 416889 block_no: 7229908 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 83216 time: 2022-05-10 17:33:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e7a5bd05028195211950cee14054fa6a9a84b26093bd442d53e44370ed2eacdBlock Operator
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