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 7203862 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 60087915 epoch_slot_no: 299115 block_no: 7203685 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 77782 time: 2022-05-04 08:50:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb8b53ef49d4a2c4abddbcd202ab0a7bd5fc42800675e3f3e9b6ddfacf93e153Block Operator
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