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 7234187 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60724852 epoch_slot_no: 72052 block_no: 7234010 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 86544 time: 2022-05-11 17:45:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd433c0a91966438951210244d84e945906868910e44535e9d4aabf972040219Block Operator
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