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 7230342 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 60642688 epoch_slot_no: 421888 block_no: 7230165 slot_leader_id: 4559683 size: 18014 time: 2022-05-10 18:56:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c9d25f3288faba596910b33a77e7deff141a7fbeb9551f0cef6425498e3aebBlock Operator
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