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 7238332 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 60812436 epoch_slot_no: 159636 block_no: 7238155 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 82444 time: 2022-05-12 18:05:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf785254a9c8e57a421360a6eda9b415197c8c6003e492bdef46bbd3b84959aafBlock Operator
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