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 7235411 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 60751530 epoch_slot_no: 98730 block_no: 7235234 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 88712 time: 2022-05-12 01:10:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d666c51e0a46406f45ab65236608685f4b1ba181c1849f06fcfa4c80e1203a4Block Operator
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