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 7238238 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 60810118 epoch_slot_no: 157318 block_no: 7238061 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 88328 time: 2022-05-12 17:26:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f03a23dc79ccbd35995da260fdd614ecb2bd4466a3ebefa8f5e45a87fda5389Block Operator
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