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 7234261 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 60726435 epoch_slot_no: 73635 block_no: 7234084 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 86981 time: 2022-05-11 18:12:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3859cdd6dd058fe29d82d1f6e9d8cf49bd7ce0227de5e9ed1bf09849796fd3f2Block Operator
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