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 7203474 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60079453 epoch_slot_no: 290653 block_no: 7203297 slot_leader_id: 4662241 size: 82653 time: 2022-05-04 06:29:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a7abc5269c27e2245799d534b800aae36685b3588ec33ad266f85136a0d17f4Block Operator
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