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 7238393 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 60813726 epoch_slot_no: 160926 block_no: 7238216 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 22063 time: 2022-05-12 18:26:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd32437b4fe04c47074789924c33341804b818f91eebcaba0fa096d899348b62aBlock Operator
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