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 7200604 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 60019239 epoch_slot_no: 230439 block_no: 7200427 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 44419 time: 2022-05-03 13:45:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78fc27a7810c046d238e93cbce0e38f9e03cc6f24aa0b7e89263439d2b36784eBlock Operator
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