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 7235188 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60746706 epoch_slot_no: 93906 block_no: 7235011 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 87087 time: 2022-05-11 23:49:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccb294c55c0d6045b8db879ce0935df2586d4db5b146df957fa0bf64ee6854e3Block Operator
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