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 7236243 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60769064 epoch_slot_no: 116264 block_no: 7236066 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 72725 time: 2022-05-12 06:02:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6451bae12f73b7143cb6285a9932b3e7212f66eacef652204dc8b9d17bfae43aBlock Operator
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