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 7238388 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 60813582 epoch_slot_no: 160782 block_no: 7238211 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 88702 time: 2022-05-12 18:24:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06f788095d44ed406a1fa271d9dda80fc3b14c7cdfdcf82a39974891af08b052Block Operator
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