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 7230594 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 60648540 epoch_slot_no: 427740 block_no: 7230417 slot_leader_id: 5641066 size: 84575 time: 2022-05-10 20:33:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x401439facd6cab01101370d45a53877c9f9b20816dd479bb0f00fe520a83ed84Block Operator
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