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 7206878 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 60152835 epoch_slot_no: 364035 block_no: 7206701 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 88601 time: 2022-05-05 02:52:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7880422324f94686ffa38013acde4183317fea27694ebe19a202ac00ec29968Block Operator
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