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 7237005 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 60784393 epoch_slot_no: 131593 block_no: 7236828 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 88794 time: 2022-05-12 10:18:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb1ad861a6bf33de0e6c7fd65215bffc1d85b1f4878c09c9bb7963814d693529Block Operator
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