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 7206166 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 60137836 epoch_slot_no: 349036 block_no: 7205989 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 88400 time: 2022-05-04 22:42:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x385278e94231b04775278ab3a0d2ce7235a1e4384a9e30149d592ec6742e830cBlock Operator
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