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 7208253 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 60182909 epoch_slot_no: 394109 block_no: 7208076 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 48171 time: 2022-05-05 11:13:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438481b4f0d49bc925f04f7c0294f0a460ec02e89f6a8a7967d3a4e720f28cbeBlock Operator
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