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 7202634 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 60061708 epoch_slot_no: 272908 block_no: 7202457 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 36492 time: 2022-05-04 01:33:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe035a27618a0018f9a697fce40c838fbde0c29c3c908a435014ccc9cd7f2e564Block Operator
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