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 7208231 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60182428 epoch_slot_no: 393628 block_no: 7208054 slot_leader_id: 6720145 size: 71869 time: 2022-05-05 11:05:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cb164290140ebd084f7f585f857a7a7cc2b9ba1621df8eafbd9455426858728Block Operator
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