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 7232684 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 60692472 epoch_slot_no: 39672 block_no: 7232507 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 21467 time: 2022-05-11 08:46:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b1d18df512a6b8e20f0acf88b76ed1edead4642827ce534a7596a73d817bb9cBlock Operator
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