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 7204377 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 60098368 epoch_slot_no: 309568 block_no: 7204200 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 41545 time: 2022-05-04 11:44:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa15ac792d63b7e59a9c0c61b5773ea6c734db9f59dfccf90e3a839aa75217510Block Operator
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