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 7230690 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60650458 epoch_slot_no: 429658 block_no: 7230513 slot_leader_id: 6952354 size: 85567 time: 2022-05-10 21:05:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd3a0eb92ee9bac7d0983e763b0d63fe03a50729c0eed3c9cda90f2822b9bd2dBlock Operator
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