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 7232750 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60693732 epoch_slot_no: 40932 block_no: 7232573 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 84025 time: 2022-05-11 09:07:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa82fe10c2209b7364996db4da779237abea487cd55ae7ef34d33101a63dc3e7bBlock Operator
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