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 7206697 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 60148965 epoch_slot_no: 360165 block_no: 7206520 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 87363 time: 2022-05-05 01:47:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c66f46be602f2a3aa82f7ee2e700859921cfb87718d44c86ac465f0a870c342Block Operator
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