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 7204173 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 60094344 epoch_slot_no: 305544 block_no: 7203996 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 88908 time: 2022-05-04 10:37:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe61bddd2fd244f081b07fb1ec7f521265389b842969b72199ecc47e3f989de48Block Operator
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