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 7200089 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 60008828 epoch_slot_no: 220028 block_no: 7199912 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 88707 time: 2022-05-03 10:51:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dd48e31034eca3a0172e783cc0d1d7e447279f1a8d1b8e3bd5ddc358ff44db2Block Operator
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