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 7232476 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60688183 epoch_slot_no: 35383 block_no: 7232299 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 83744 time: 2022-05-11 07:34:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa49ac8a0e1bbb741af8156e0b9a369d700105c2eda8cac689f130900c3898b44Block Operator
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