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 7231217 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60661855 epoch_slot_no: 9055 block_no: 7231040 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 85211 time: 2022-05-11 00:15:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb544e0a62ac0691b6884a797733f1b57cba9bbf3712d7dcc46e4a30351ae04f0Block Operator
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