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 7231087 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 60658998 epoch_slot_no: 6198 block_no: 7230910 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 56398 time: 2022-05-10 23:28:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef9c73a319b50e538fe8669ee0ef87e3ae94a1cbb357a786d05c75973cf92bb3Block Operator
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