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 7206453 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60143826 epoch_slot_no: 355026 block_no: 7206276 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 88718 time: 2022-05-05 00:21:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08304b446bf7407a146687331b27f5607e9f09965dd2ea1cea309c6c495c16a1Block Operator
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