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 7234675 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 60735161 epoch_slot_no: 82361 block_no: 7234498 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 80106 time: 2022-05-11 20:37:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c0dc8dad0b0bd8433bdfd72180f960b11e1f9128dd2a854e12a71b06cdf3736Block Operator
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