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 7232398 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 60686345 epoch_slot_no: 33545 block_no: 7232221 slot_leader_id: 7131382 size: 41781 time: 2022-05-11 07:03:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1d3af28a4894ee0d6f5f704cb00cadfad8f583ff56f948eb495b10cd184125Block Operator
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