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 7207579 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 60167536 epoch_slot_no: 378736 block_no: 7207402 slot_leader_id: 5951749 size: 85234 time: 2022-05-05 06:57:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbece0f8c8a676ffbda9f17f184facbfdeca1e0e082d1581addc8a28b370fd805Block Operator
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