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 7232087 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 60680155 epoch_slot_no: 27355 block_no: 7231910 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 84840 time: 2022-05-11 05:20:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecab8e0504b440b381974957b324b22cb503e6e38d9d6f6276c686c432f7feb9Block Operator
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