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 7237995 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 60804646 epoch_slot_no: 151846 block_no: 7237818 slot_leader_id: 6553269 size: 86714 time: 2022-05-12 15:55:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc63534682b612a2b1ef936583b429c8ef6460f57004137e8a5e80b6234de7e19Block Operator
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