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 7202187 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60052895 epoch_slot_no: 264095 block_no: 7202010 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 87734 time: 2022-05-03 23:06:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43c267cd31705b05d732f48735a09aa305b1bce2a9fb07ec6fa581314ec540d2Block Operator
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