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 7234162 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 60724279 epoch_slot_no: 71479 block_no: 7233985 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 87061 time: 2022-05-11 17:36:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d004fca353c01a134a8ffc55ccbd4c266ff22b2755a8ca5012f94a497ab5dbdBlock Operator
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