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 7231042 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 60658245 epoch_slot_no: 5445 block_no: 7230865 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 86614 time: 2022-05-10 23:15:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98eb584c18cdf4b9a15c7fc8d5151469a98593195fc3bc80c483abd921c9fd7cBlock Operator
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