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 7230698 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 60650586 epoch_slot_no: 429786 block_no: 7230521 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 43114 time: 2022-05-10 21:07:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x092992e9fd5dae0cb4ebc3f80fc71bc05ae6e20463f32fbb3e4de1c97c17b0d8Block Operator
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