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 7200174 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60010740 epoch_slot_no: 221940 block_no: 7199997 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 85895 time: 2022-05-03 11:23:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe617868b7a4ae13bfd18dcec2f4bb1944837473b033c33e9140a54e45aee3a3fBlock Operator
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