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 7234259 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 60726405 epoch_slot_no: 73605 block_no: 7234082 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 85831 time: 2022-05-11 18:11:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7474b996449192fc27e59eeb3ca362e3f17b455aa379e9b9f480d7edae8e1c8Block Operator
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