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 7235358 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 60750162 epoch_slot_no: 97362 block_no: 7235181 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 88702 time: 2022-05-12 00:47:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x061126b5d0ede457566f9af8f7810135bfd2b0c3d7b90a3ba28f1cd747969f5bBlock Operator
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