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 7231382 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 60665277 epoch_slot_no: 12477 block_no: 7231205 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 87941 time: 2022-05-11 01:12:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x035ea9f47a7480377c728dba7840c0fa020840a57730c6b9b975e4a596276a2cBlock Operator
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