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 7232162 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 60681309 epoch_slot_no: 28509 block_no: 7231985 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 33823 time: 2022-05-11 05:40:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf821bef9baa2614c977fb66adb20a88307ca2674795bab246ea18689c103514Block Operator
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