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 7233177 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 60702461 epoch_slot_no: 49661 block_no: 7233000 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 35406 time: 2022-05-11 11:32:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3a7a3a2012bca5254ed126c825f106d20f748f8bbc8f915540786af83e5fc5bBlock Operator
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