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 7203505 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 60080164 epoch_slot_no: 291364 block_no: 7203328 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 87220 time: 2022-05-04 06:40:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bc8265a7fdac9b2f668b75f2c436ce4eb2f4825b8d4599479ff4abdb2a9b387Block Operator
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