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 7205144 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 60115490 epoch_slot_no: 326690 block_no: 7204967 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 88684 time: 2022-05-04 16:29:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7385d698f2ef506f469b02a1aa01e7de6f7e6eaa72a2eb95dcea5912f39f4f21Block Operator
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