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 7230314 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 60642236 epoch_slot_no: 421436 block_no: 7230137 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 85185 time: 2022-05-10 18:48:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7887d0b0258cc278ddfec62d62f2bc3f53dae566c6db5f04387d6e9f117844cBlock Operator
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