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 7237349 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 60792109 epoch_slot_no: 139309 block_no: 7237172 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 76779 time: 2022-05-12 12:26:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f9ad8eb37dcbc2894eae54da25948a485c852af1297c0082fa917a691fc6df2Block Operator
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