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 7234242 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 60725978 epoch_slot_no: 73178 block_no: 7234065 slot_leader_id: 4709368 size: 87727 time: 2022-05-11 18:04:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a400cca99d32fbe376ca59ed8a80435109257b35191b73f4b1f3cb65b3e6cf6Block Operator
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