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 7238763 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 60820841 epoch_slot_no: 168041 block_no: 7238586 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 17596 time: 2022-05-12 20:25:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x578353c0f4daf23dae3eaf6431d7c7e9d3b01f3ca08c2d29c7af80287aa21ad2Block Operator
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