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 7204474 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60100541 epoch_slot_no: 311741 block_no: 7204297 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 84928 time: 2022-05-04 12:20:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdac1af9ea5383cc8f2f799a9c588e0843df8d8bda9fcec7bfbba410c7bdb66d7Block Operator
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