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 7233167 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 60702248 epoch_slot_no: 49448 block_no: 7232990 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 30114 time: 2022-05-11 11:28:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15407992784ec827b007d9cda92b6cec4452bfd2484ea44b5b9c2f2a9cb63ed9Block Operator
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