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 7234727 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 60736450 epoch_slot_no: 83650 block_no: 7234550 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 88553 time: 2022-05-11 20:59:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x704e10b97868823a7e77f848abb3b43e5195241c23c213d490b3e83d87cd40d4Block Operator
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