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 7238691 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 60819520 epoch_slot_no: 166720 block_no: 7238514 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 85272 time: 2022-05-12 20:03:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c87926e49f5619bf4a8869cf5d979a358734307550bbe99a634e1d472bd987Block Operator
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