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 7238788 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 60821423 epoch_slot_no: 168623 block_no: 7238611 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 88184 time: 2022-05-12 20:35:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce2e2aa8bacc8596da384e81a00e2e323403e2d2a69a3226aa0db2ad15f28103Block Operator
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