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 7238178 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 60808726 epoch_slot_no: 155926 block_no: 7238001 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 70761 time: 2022-05-12 17:03:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28088a7d934db1dff7e393a0d1bc07d078aae4ac0f16cda265111081d4275a68Block Operator
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