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 7205361 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60120398 epoch_slot_no: 331598 block_no: 7205184 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 88366 time: 2022-05-04 17:51:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa19464742bf6b25c10967a8b634243915eaf5e5037f6d9369abf14ef21844e32Block Operator
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