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 7205725 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 60127896 epoch_slot_no: 339096 block_no: 7205548 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 85492 time: 2022-05-04 19:56:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x853134f3e44e2f617058b7a81da7991b826183f48422f40a983cc1e426b51504Block Operator
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