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 7201261 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 60032834 epoch_slot_no: 244034 block_no: 7201084 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 75792 time: 2022-05-03 17:32:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x539c539759025436664b447ab700df123a6e40b9825a351f45c5f22b3b29a82dBlock Operator
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