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 7236128 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 60766268 epoch_slot_no: 113468 block_no: 7235951 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 81478 time: 2022-05-12 05:15:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d3d5640e35bd8feb03b30e0125bf9a61cfb86085dd587b31882a634786957ceBlock Operator
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