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 7208656 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 60191071 epoch_slot_no: 402271 block_no: 7208479 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 88426 time: 2022-05-05 13:29:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc08dfdb97e7fec9cf89891bd957f57d0a3f89a427abaa70674afd78689374583Block Operator
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