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 7239611 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 187 slot_no: 60837141 epoch_slot_no: 184341 block_no: 7239434 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 87725 time: 2022-05-13 00:57:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fd7edb54649ddee4f3d27b771006da38e3de417f3a904dbe4a79e17fb34a251Block Operator
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