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 7238522 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 60816452 epoch_slot_no: 163652 block_no: 7238345 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 29722 time: 2022-05-12 19:12:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x103e71aa2ea28fb60c9b2aaed7eda020379a990e8dc1a2bd072863d1a030cbebBlock Operator
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