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 7235277 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 60748274 epoch_slot_no: 95474 block_no: 7235100 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 58398 time: 2022-05-12 00:16:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a63740b93c99cd8feb74fdb97c82f21e8b09adc620f1b5c0c5e075e43c5ff1Block Operator
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