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 7231674 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 60671862 epoch_slot_no: 19062 block_no: 7231497 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 87187 time: 2022-05-11 03:02:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8374e6c40bf8cc4e630bfa42c56440522a8af85022ce5a8af6d02868597d98abBlock Operator
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