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 7236806 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 60780252 epoch_slot_no: 127452 block_no: 7236629 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 78856 time: 2022-05-12 09:09:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ac62e0732d22c61882d23889e69be498122b368335cba4e37e12f3a092a6a8aBlock Operator
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