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 7234726 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60736448 epoch_slot_no: 83648 block_no: 7234549 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 87323 time: 2022-05-11 20:58:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76eb4a2f6bfee5fac3f8c2f97f8b4b020cf4507f581a390c7cd5811c2d43db62Block Operator
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