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 7201771 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 60044287 epoch_slot_no: 255487 block_no: 7201594 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 86772 time: 2022-05-03 20:42:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bdd63ee407f2d050b1d323b19f9e3fb64c341b8b27aed46c17c55b6b6a60059Block Operator
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