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 7207975 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 60176517 epoch_slot_no: 387717 block_no: 7207798 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 41096 time: 2022-05-05 09:26:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23d73e9281212076396629ac39f0428d86f6f1627883df9a15d2a16f4c1e6051Block Operator
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