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 7201024 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 60027745 epoch_slot_no: 238945 block_no: 7200847 slot_leader_id: 7197012 size: 85030 time: 2022-05-03 16:07:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01f651cc57918068f1298d0fc1e343dafc13baed5e476f7ddc54c73d89b905b3Block Operator
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