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 7231178 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 60661052 epoch_slot_no: 8252 block_no: 7231001 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 86124 time: 2022-05-11 00:02:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd04f292412b28299fbedec960b94446e8ad317b654829f4b7d7e1c23ce4e636Block Operator
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