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 7206393 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 60142416 epoch_slot_no: 353616 block_no: 7206216 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 85285 time: 2022-05-04 23:58:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa273d71bcf994a9cf949f8749230406772b4b27c2bc449e25f55cdf418892baBlock Operator
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