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 7203965 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60089932 epoch_slot_no: 301132 block_no: 7203788 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 85287 time: 2022-05-04 09:23:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x720b65a7bcd3ffa54870e3c82ece39b1c362b2d4f4ee3f25d178145e7b9aaa4aBlock Operator
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