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 7239202 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60829095 epoch_slot_no: 176295 block_no: 7239025 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 76716 time: 2022-05-12 22:43:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b359b6b6154a969d187dab4c135a385f5ec77439614df10db1b1c6723fc7b13Block Operator
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