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 7202717 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 60063301 epoch_slot_no: 274501 block_no: 7202540 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 87213 time: 2022-05-04 01:59:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d020090fa2e63974b9de2ab1b076b7b2e97849221cf8f3f63646f1e67bca1b3Block Operator
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