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 7235088 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60744018 epoch_slot_no: 91218 block_no: 7234911 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 88238 time: 2022-05-11 23:05:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x402285171baa4a764f80acb3f004a36cfc4f2b2fb409cd51052920a23278a5b5Block Operator
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