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 7232030 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 60679143 epoch_slot_no: 26343 block_no: 7231853 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 84874 time: 2022-05-11 05:03:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x202fa058392b213e9152a55d430f378e7d9d490819c4636564f5341d0d08805dBlock Operator
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