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 7238373 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 60813158 epoch_slot_no: 160358 block_no: 7238196 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 20320 time: 2022-05-12 18:17:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1eaec3904a895f01cff2007c5ab1a336c842cbecca0634505aa73beffc8a8c0Block Operator
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