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 7207091 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 60156887 epoch_slot_no: 368087 block_no: 7206914 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 82162 time: 2022-05-05 03:59:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fda69150bb791612a05052221e379b93309340a6ed3bd6a56b7b821a2fe64f6Block Operator
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