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 7204105 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 60092898 epoch_slot_no: 304098 block_no: 7203928 slot_leader_id: 6985545 size: 42133 time: 2022-05-04 10:13:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd523eeb2df45a58d8841890f6177b734162ba211883d44333e3b770c44cbf34Block Operator
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