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 7238973 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 60824681 epoch_slot_no: 171881 block_no: 7238796 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 17703 time: 2022-05-12 21:29:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x260dd6aaac972436a1e0e59898e43128e682b88bebe476b7fe8be8eedb30ef42Block Operator
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