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 7238787 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 60821345 epoch_slot_no: 168545 block_no: 7238610 slot_leader_id: 4861226 size: 87340 time: 2022-05-12 20:33:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b296b524a9c9b40531ae43239c767b882da0e3b613871373c6b680102e4b88eBlock Operator
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