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 7208457 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60187020 epoch_slot_no: 398220 block_no: 7208280 slot_leader_id: 4604189 size: 87943 time: 2022-05-05 12:21:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1ea29b2032bb26ae862e646083389fcd930c8994c7a1191d87fc6e470ff1f45Block Operator
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