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 7205953 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60132652 epoch_slot_no: 343852 block_no: 7205776 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 85249 time: 2022-05-04 21:15:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a507fa2314d554c6e363318d37453ecb2ec128f42e0b4f524b1954e10598e05Block Operator
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