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 7231236 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60662295 epoch_slot_no: 9495 block_no: 7231059 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 86104 time: 2022-05-11 00:23:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x693cf4043943d0bf2e89609d3bbea9ce0ba8dad9e361ab0e8035c338f79b423eBlock Operator
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