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 7239137 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 60827773 epoch_slot_no: 174973 block_no: 7238960 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 37218 time: 2022-05-12 22:21:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa853a6823ceec7cfb2643a2e84b9a80ec7020869629387fb4d7693631c714b01Block Operator
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