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 7208747 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 60192694 epoch_slot_no: 403894 block_no: 7208570 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 51972 time: 2022-05-05 13:56:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9c1cd8c4cef030816e452db8d7b44cb2fcceda2af82c4fc2b31ae8c523a7b86Block Operator
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