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 7230889 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 60654414 epoch_slot_no: 1614 block_no: 7230712 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 24952 time: 2022-05-10 22:11:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16208bacc34fddc4347785066c4be374ea98a4edba8a9d13493221ee5f06a3e2Block Operator
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