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 7202463 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 60058228 epoch_slot_no: 269428 block_no: 7202286 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 88750 time: 2022-05-04 00:35:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1c123bc5b75326a9b21a3bab5d9da0a52799dc54239e60add26974b439cb288Block Operator
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